Outback Talks: The Employee Engagement Podcast

For more info, visit: https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/making-change-management-stick A fourth and final Outback Talks interview with Joe Britto on the topic of Change Management Consulting. Listen in to learn more about his secret to effectively managing change within any business. During the interview, Joe took us through: - How Innate Leaders’ Management Consulting Works - The 6 Attributes of a Leadership Mindset - Change Management Consulting - How This Solution Is Different

For more info, visit: https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/custom-business-solutions-for-unique-challenges On this episode of Outback Talks, we spoke to Joe Britto about his custom business solution, Unique Challenges Consulting. Listen in to learn more about this one-of-a-kind management consultation. During the interview, Joe took us through: - The 6 Attributes of a Leadership Mindset - Unique Challenges Consulting - How This Solution Is Different

For more info, visit: https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/strategic-leadership-consulting-podcast Joe Britto sat down with our team for another episode of Outback Talks to discuss the management consulting solution that can help support strategic leadership. Listen in to learn more about Strategic Focus Consulting and the six attributes of a leadership mindset, according to Joe. During the interview, Joe took us through: - How Innate Leaders’ Management Consulting Works - The 6 Attributes of a Leadership Mindset - Strategic Focus Consulting - How This Solution Is Different

For more info, visit: https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/mindset-and-management-consulting-podcast We recently sat down with Joe Britto, a psychological coach, published author, founder of Innate Leaders, and Outback’s interactive management consulting expert, to learn more about his innovative solution Leadership Team Cohesion Consulting. Listen in to learn more about this solution and the six attributes of a leadership mindset, according to Joe. During the interview, Joe took us through: - How Innate Leaders’ Management Consulting Works - The 6 Attributes of a Leadership Mindset - Leadership Team Cohesion Consulting - How This Solution Is Different

For more info, visit: http://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/common-and-uncommon-applications-of-team-building-for-corporate-groups Team building has an extensive reach. It's something that can apply to a wide variety of situations and specific needs and can benefit literally everyone – which is why so many organizations make it a core component of their workplace culture. In this episode of Outback Talks: The Employee Engagement Podcast, we sit down with Senior Engagement Consultant Bryan McWilliams to pick his brain about diverse instances where organizations do team building.

For more info, visit: http://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/podcast-how-core-values-and-community-impact-employee-retention When your business is named Most Admired Corporate Culture Winner, you know you're doing something right. And for the team at the mobile game development company A Thinking Ape, who received the accolade in 2018, it's clear why. Their amazing company culture all comes down to their core values and approach to leadership. In the latest episode of Outback Talks: The Employee Engagement Podcast, we sit down with Natania Mathany, Head of People and Culture. In the interview, Natania discusses how core values and community make a big impact on employee retention, as well as the ways those elements contribute to A Thinking Ape's award-winning culture.

For more info, visit: https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/podcast-5-employee-engagement-tactics-from-left-the-tech-company-with-a-97-employee-retention-rate Great businesses understand the value in keeping their employees on board for a long time. Not only is it good for morale, but it's also very beneficial for bottom lines. With a 97% retention rate, multinational media and technology company Left knows a thing or two about how to keep a great team. In the latest episodes of Outback Talks: The Employee Engagement Podcast, we sit down with Tracey Topping, Left's Employee Experience Manager, to discuss how and why the company has such a high retention rate, what kind of factors make employees want to stay at a company, and more.

More more info, visit: https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/podcast-best-practices-for-scouting-out-amazing-candidates-according-to-linkedin With over 610 million members in over 200 countries, LinkedIn is the largest professional social network on the internet. Their mission is to connect the world’s professionals, to help make them more productive and successful – something that ties directly into recruiting top talent. In the latest episode of Outback Talks: The Employee Engagement Podcast, we sit down with Bobby Brenman, the Group Product Marketing Manager looking after LinkedIn's Talent Portfolio, to pick his brain about best practices for recruiting amazing candidates.

For more info, visit: https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/podcast-noravera-discusses-company-retreats-and-how-they-cater-to-their-team-dynamic Company retreats have a wide range of purposes, from team building with your employees to setting goals for the year ahead. In Part Two of our special company retreats episode on Outback Talks: The Employee Engagement Podcast, we speak with Brian Ceci, co-founder and cinematographer at the video production company Noravera, about his team's most recent retreat. In the interview, Brian explains how the trip catered to their team dynamic and what it ultimately drove home to all the employees.

For more info, visit: https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/podcast-company-retreats-bring-big-benefits-for-the-small-remote-software-company-wildbit The benefits of company retreats are well-known. Not only do retreats get employees out of the everyday monotony of office life, but they also serve as a great way to team build with your colleagues. But what about the advantages for a small group that works remotely? For Wildbit, a Philadelphia-based software company at which more than half of their 30 employees work from around the world, they are twofold. In our latest episode of Outback Talks: The Employee Engagement Podcast, we speak with Wildbit co-founder and CEO Natalie Nagele about the role that retreats play at the company, as well as the complex yet considerate thought process that goes into planning these trips.

For more info, visit: https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/team-building-training-trends-for-2019 Many of 2018's team building and training trends closely related to how many of us function today: with a need for convenience and an increasing use of technology. But what does next year have in store for business professionals? In our latest episode of Outback Talks: The Employee Engagement Podcast, we speak with three experts — Jules Joyce, Lyndon Friesen, and Joe Britto — to find out their expert predictions in team building, training, coaching, and consulting.

For more info, visit: blog.outbackteambuilding.com/how-office-design-can-help-you-work-better Your environment plays a major role in how happy and healthy your team is. In a recent study, researchers found that only 13% of workers are highly engaged and satisfied with their workplace. It's an alarming statistic — after all, if the vast majority of your workforce is feeling unsatisfied in their surroundings, that’s not good for their overall well-being or for the company's. So, can your office be used as a tool to boost employee engagement? According to Morgan Thomas, an interior designer at the commercial interior design firm Cutler, answer is yes. We reached out to Morgan to discuss office design and how your environment can impact the way that your team works. In the interview, Morgan suggests a few things that you can do to make a big difference and create a more positive atmosphere.

For more info, visit: https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/how-to-generate-enthusiasm-for-csr-from-within-your-organization Studies have shown that people are more engaged and much happier at their jobs when their employer is socially responsible. But how do you get your employees excited about your CSR efforts? We sat down with Murray Seward, CEO of Outback Team Building & Training, to talk about corporate social responsibility and why encouraging your employees to drive your philanthropic initiatives is so important.

For more info, visit: https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/avoid-these-3-mistakes-to-have-an-unforgettable-kick-off-meeting When it comes to planning a kick-off, there can be a lot of pressure to organize a successful and effective meeting. This expectation may have left you wondering: exactly how can you ensure attendees are absorbing all of the important details? Don’t waste company time and money with a multi-day meeting no one will remember. Employee Engagement Consultant at Outback Team Building & Training, Bryan McWilliams, weighs in on how you can plan an epic kick-off.

For more info, visit: https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/3-pro-tips-on-using-d.i.s.c.-in-your-office Professional facilitator, Lyndon Friesen, offers expert advice on how your team can effectively use D.I.S.C. within your organization. Find out the three business situations he recommends using D.I.S.C. in to become a stronger, more cohesive team. Identifying your team’s strengths and weakness is great…but can having this knowledge really help with everyday interactions in your office? Our team recently sat down with Lyndon Friesen, Lead Skill Development Facilitator at Outback Team Building & Training, to discuss the best ways to use D.I.S.C. in the workplace.

Learn more, visit: http://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/how-outback-improved-employee-engagement-by-over-100-in-just-one-year Is it possible to drastically improve employee engagement within a single year? Read this case study to find out how Outback’s leadership team increased our employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) by more than 65 in under 12 months. Our team recently sat down with Olivia Jackson, HR Generalist at Outback Team Building & Training, for a podcast interview on employee engagement. In this episode of “Outback Team Building & Training Tips,” Olivia shared how Outback was able to improve our employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) by over 100% in one year. Outback has been collecting eNPS since 2016 via monthly online surveys, and uses these scores to closely monitor employee engagement. People within the company are asked to rate, on a scale of zero to 10, how likely they are to recommend working at Outback to friends and family. Unlike an average rating out of 10, a Net Promoter Score is determined by subtracting the percentage of detractors, ratings between zero and six, from the percentage of promoters, ratings of either nine or 10. Scores of seven or eight are considered neutral, and do not affect the NPS calculation. In 2017, Outback’s score was hovering around a 35. As Olivia explained, this isn’t actually such a bad eNPS: “When I went to calculate that score, I don’t even think we had any [detractors], we just had more neutrals.”

For more info, visit: http://www.outbackteambuidling.com This podcast episode is about how to provide 10/10 exceptional customer service with Isla Robertson, Customer Support Manager at Outback Team Building & Training. She shares her insights on what it takes to nurture customer happiness and loyalty.

For more info, visit: http://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/11-ways-to-create-buzz-at-the-office-for-your-team-building-activity Have you put a ton of time and effort into planning an amazing team building activity, only to realize nobody seems to know about it? Discover 11 different ways you can easily spread the word about your event to encourage participation, and get people excited. Once you’ve picked the perfect team building activity for your group, and nailed down all the details for your upcoming event, your job as a planner is done, right? Wrong! All of that hard work will go to waste if nobody shows up on event day. So, now’s the time to start promoting the awesome activity that you’ve put all that effort into. But where to begin? You’ll want to promote your team building activity as soon as possible in the weeks, or even months, beforehand to generate buzz and encourage participation. For expert advice on how to market your event internally, listen to the latest podcast episode of “Outback Team Building & Training Tips." In the episode, Datis Mohsenipour, Marketing Manager at Outback Team Building & Training, provides his insight on effective ways to promote your activity to your colleagues.

Learn more, visit: https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/blog/build-successful-sales-team-collaborative-not-cut-throat/ How to Build a Successful Sales Team That’s Collaborative, Not Cut-Throat Is possible to build a thriving, competitive sales team that also works well together? Find out five ways you can encourage your sales representatives to reach company targets without making them feel like they need to “take down” their colleagues. Hitting financial targets is obviously a large part of what makes a sales team successful. And, more often than not, reps are expected to achieve individual goals that may put them in direct competition with their colleagues. So, how can you encourage a competitive spirit, without pitting team members against each other? Tiff Daniels, Director of Sales at Outback Team Building & Training, provides his insights on this question and more in the latest episode of our podcast, “Outback Team Building & Training Tips.” Continue reading to find out what he had to say on this topic, or hear straight from Tiff himself by listening to the episode below.

Learn more, visit: https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/blog/having-open-door-policy-remote-employees-critical/ Why Having an “Open Door” Policy with Your Remote Employees Is Critical Want to know how to build a strong team of remote employees you can trust? Find out how an “open door” policy can help you maintain successful working relationships with employees you don’t regularly see in person. As a manager, the “open door” concept isn’t a new one. Many leaders take this approach to show employees that they’re approachable, available to offer support, and welcome any questions. But how do you have an “open door” policy when you don’t physically have a door? Director of Events at Outback Team Building & Training, Jules Joyce, provides insight on this question and more in the latest episode of our podcast, “Outback Team Building & Training Tips.” Jules has worked with a remote team for the better part of the last decade, and has developed systems to help her effectively manage employees who she doesn’t see in the office every day. Continue reading to learn more about the insights she has to offer, or hear straight from Jules herself by listening to the episode.

For more info, visit: http://www.outbackteambuilding.com/blog/2018-team-building-trends Get started on your team building ideas for 2018! Find out what activities are predicted to be hot this year, and hear insight on the latest trends from Murray Seward, President of Outback Team Building & Training, by listening into our latest podcast episode. Our group of experts annually reviews our most popular activities, analyzes customer data, crunches the numbers, and predicts the team building trends to come. This year, our team was also lucky enough to sit down with Murray Seward, President of Outback Team Building & Training, for our podcast. In the episode Murray discusses the biggest trends he’s seen, and the type of activities he thinks will be popular in 2018.

For more info, visit: http://www.americanoutback.net/coaching-consulting/ Outback's lead team coach and management consultant, Joe Britto, shares a few shockingly simple lessons on leadership that he’s discovered while working with corporate groups.

Learn more, visit: http://www.americanoutback.net/blog/three-reasons-csr-has-become-so-important/ Corporate social responsibility (CSR) continues to gain popularity at companies large and small. Find out how giving back can positively impact your office environment, employee morale, and consumers’ perception of your organization and brand. What does corporate social responsibility (CSR) really mean? And how can it help you work towards a vibrant workplace, with a healthy company culture, and happy consumers? You can either read on to learn more, or listen in to our most recent podcast episode of “Outback Team Building & Training Tips” to hear from special guest, Olivia Jackson, an HR Coordinator at American Outback. In the interview, Olivia explains: • What corporate social responsibility is • Three reasons why CSR has become so important in recent years • How you can create your own successful CSR program

For more info, visit: http://www.americanoutback.net/blog/six-biggest-team-building-mistakes/ Whether you’ve planned dozens of events and activities, or none at all, these are the biggest team building mistakes you could be making. You’re hard at work, when an email comes into your inbox. It’s from your boss. The subject line? “Please Plan a Team Building Event.” No matter if you’re new to planning corporate events for your team, or you’re a seasoned pro, this can be a daunting request. What if everyone hates the activity you choose? What if you forget to plan a few key details? What if the whole thing is one big flop? It can seem like there are many pitfalls when it comes to planning an event for work. And when your boss asks you to put something together, the last thing you want to do is fail. So, what are the biggest mistakes to watch out for when planning your next activity?

If there’s one thing every high-performing team requires, it’s teamwork. When employees are able to collaborate effectively, the National Center for Scientific Research has proven them to be more productive, more efficient with their time, and generate more top-line revenue. But there’s one big problem: teamwork requires work. In this episode of Outback Team Building & Training, we interview Joe Britto to uncover the ugly truth about workplace collaboration.

For more info, visit: http://www.americanoutback.net/ It can be tricky to convince your boss to take a chance on a new kind of training. But there are some good reasons why top businesses around the world are investing in experiential learning… Experiential training, or learning by doing, has always been a great way to pick up new skills. Whether you’re trying to become a better leader, give more constructive feedback, manage your time better, or even just learning how to swim – theoretical learning can only take you so far. One of the best ways to learn a new skill is to get your hands dirty, and try things for yourself. And while there are certain professions that require lots of academic knowledge, most business skills can be learned through action. In fact, according the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employees are more likely to engage with training that is interactive, and remember skills they learn if they’re given the chance to practice them. So how to do you convince your boss to take a chance on experiential learning? Listen to this 20-minute podcast episode of “Outback Team Building & Training Tips” to find out.

Ready to get out of the office and enjoy the fresh air with your team? Listen to this 15-minute podcast for the hottest tips you can use to have a sensational outdoor team building experience! If your team spends most of their time inside the workplace, then outdoor team building can be a great way to shake things up. You can take a break from sitting in front of your computer screens all day and head out to a local park or beach for a fun day outside of the office. But how do you go about planning an incredible outdoor team building experience? In this 15-minute podcast episode of “Outback Team Building & Training Tips,” events manager Aiden Macintyre gives out some of her hottest tips for outdoor team building. Learn more, visit: http://www.americanoutback.net/

Planning a team building event can be complicated, especially if it’s your first time doing it. Listen to this 15-minute podcast to get free expert tips on how you can plan like a pro. Where do you start when your boss asks you to plan a team building event? There’s picking a venue, choosing the right activity, setting up a timeline, fine-tuning the details…and, of course, making sure it all stays on budget! In this 15-minute podcast episode of “Outback Team Building & Training Tips,” we break down the planning process for first-timers. Learn more at: http://www.americanoutback.net

How do you engage millennials in the workplace? Listen to the 15-minute podcast for engagement tips from professional facilitator, Lyndon Friesen. Millennials make up a significant portion of the workforce, but over 71% of them are not engaged at their jobs. So how do you engage millennials? In this 15-minute podcast episode of “ Outback Team Building & Training Tips,” Lyndon Friesen explains why millennials are looking for more than Ping Pong tables to get them engaged. For more information, visit: http://www.americanoutback.net