👥 When Team Building Misses the Mark

Find out why team building can be ineffective if not done right.

The Stand-Up August 29, 2024 by Miguel Neves View in browser Hi there,   In today's Stand-Up, I invite you to consider team-building programs. While these activities remain a staple of business events, not everyone is a fan.   What my colleague and Skift Meetings editor Barbara Scofidio explored in her great article, is that team-building programs don't always have the intended impact.   In fact, sometimes they backfire.    When done right, team-building activities can significantly boost morale, enhance collaboration, and strengthen team cohesion.   However, when they fall short, they can have the opposite effect. While intentions may be good, employees can come out of team-building experiences feeling more stressed than bonded.   Understanding a team's dynamics, setting clear objectives, and ensuring that activities are adaptable can all help. But are there other ways to ensure that teams become stronger through participation in team-building programs?   So, let me turn this over to you. If you have experience working on team-building activities, why not share your advice to ensure that these programs are successful?   Hit reply to share your thoughts with the editorial team at Skift Meetings. When Team Building Misses the Mark No amount of bonding will help if employees are overworked, management is toxic, or the activity of choice is either 'cliché' or a poor fit for the group. Why You Can't Afford to Miss Skift Meetings Forum 2024 Skift Meetings Forum is back with a bold, unfiltered look at the future of meetings. Here's why it's the year's must-attend event for meeting professionals. The Venetian Resort Las Vegas Unveils First Phase of $188 Million Convention Center Renovation Now under new ownership, the Venetian Resort Las Vegas is keen to keep attracting planners by extensively refreshing the iconic property. Why Is Event Catering So Important? 5+ Reasons Good event catering doesn't just satisfy hunger; it sparks conversation, adds to the ambiance, and creates lasting memories. It's the silent partner in every successful event, working behind the scenes to elevate every moment. Skift Meetings Forum We're gathering the meetings industry's brightest minds for our flagship event. Don't miss our one-day exclusive learning experience on September 17 in New York City.   Tickets are $695; complimentary VIP tickets are available for invited senior planners. Get your ticket now! For Senior Women Planners, Ageism is Real Many senior women meeting planners and department heads are better at 'making it happen' than promoting their value to the C-level. Their jobs could be at risk because of that. There's a Boom in Smaller Meetings and Events – Hotels Are Adjusting Hotels have been warning of soft demand in general, but when it comes to meetings and events, it's "very, very strong" (to quote Hilton's CEO). One travel management firm told us they've doubled staff to capture the business. (via Skift.com)   Legends – ASM Deal Is Done Legends, a stadium operations company, has acquired live events company ASM Global for a reported $2.3 billion. Behind the Scenes of Skift's Live Events At Skift's live events, you won't see canned presentations, breakout sessions or five-person panels. Instead, the focus on candid C-level interviews moderated by expert editors delivers highly focused and insightful sessions. Listen now! Do Babies Belong at Conferences? A nursing mom brought her infant son to a women's conference. She thought it would be a non-issue. It was anything but. New Report: Why AI Is the Future of Translation at Multilingual Meetings Created collaboratively with Wordly AI-powered translation tools are impressing planners with their efficiency and cost-effectiveness compared to employing human translators. Lessons from the DNC: How to Keep Your Events Running On Time The first night of the Democratic National Convention was criticized for not running on time, with President Joe Biden's speech ending past midnight EST. How can you master the clock? CALENDAR   IACC is inviting venue leaders and meeting industry professionals to connect at its 2024 IACC Europe Knowledge Festival. The schedule features collaborative workshops, Let's Talk sessions, and special events that integrate networking, learning, and enjoyment. September 10-12: UFI Americas Conference in Monterrey, Mexico September 13 -15: IACC Europe Knowledge Festival in Surrey, UK September 17: Skift Meetings Forum in New York City Explore our full calendar here. More From Skift Meetings The 'New' Outsourcing for Meetings: On-Demand and Task-Specific  Orlando Set for Entertainment and Hotel Upgrade Reimagining Luxury Venues for Meetings and Events Created collaboratively with The Grand America Hotel  To ensure there are no pauses in our communication, please add our email address to your contacts: meetings@skift.com. Skift, 35 W 31st St., Frnt 1, New York, NY 10001, USA, (516) 399-0304 Manage preferences