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Chocolate – good for he heart, mind and business

Written by on August 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Fifteen years ago we created an indoor team building exercise in based on chocolate. Our research at the time found that good quality chocolate contained vitamins, antioxidants and the only edible fat that doesn’t fur the arteries.

Chocolate Team Building

Chocolate – good for he heart, mind and business

This week the BMJ (British Medical Journal) published a comprehensive study (external link to BMJ) suggesting that eating chocolate (in moderation) can reduce the likelihood of heart disease by up to 37%.

So not only does chocolate make you feel good, it can help your heart and if eaten with your colleagues can build your team.

Find out more about our chocolate team building event.

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Should Bosses Cut Short their Holidays?

Written by on August 23, 2011 · Leave a Comment

This week David Cameron has cut short his Cornish holiday, having returned home early from Tuscany a few weeks ago.

Richard Branson’s Holiday Home early on Monday morning

Richard Branson’s Holiday Home early on Monday morning

Should we interpret this as a sign of a dedicated leader putting his duty before his own need to rest with his family? Or is it a sign of a Prime Minister unable to delegate or make decisions remotely? It’s interesting the different value we put on holidays. For some of us holidays are the reason we work throughout the rest of the year; for others the August and Christmas slow-downs are simply an annoyance. Read more »

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Company Conferences 5 Reasons to Attend

Written by on August 22, 2011 · Leave a Comment

For some an invitation to a company conference fills them with dread.

It's a sad fact that most conference delegates simply 'show up' without considering how they can get the most from the day.

Here are 5 things to look forward to next time you click “accept” in response to that invitation: Read more »

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5 Tips To Get New Teams Performing

Written by on August 18, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Remember Bruce Tuckman’s wise words about new teams are as true now as they were 50 years ago: A new team will go through 4 stages of development Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing.

 

Having a high performing team does require all members to function as a unit but using this extreme a method to make this point is not necessary!


If you find yourself leading a new team here are 5 ways to get your gang performing from the outset: Read more »

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