Maximising your End Of Year event’s ROI
Your end-of-year event is more than a thank you for your team’s hard work over the past 12 months. It’s a chance to reinforce culture, build alignment and drive future performance. With this is mind, how can you ensure your investment delivers a high ROI and is more than just a flashy dinner date? Make […]
When the Ecosystem Falls Out of Balance
Why Focusing on Just One Area of Team Building Never Works You can’t fix a forest by watering one tree.And you can’t fix a team by throwing a single event at a deeper issue. Pizza is lovely, but it won’t fix your broken culture or neglectful leadership. We see it all the time — organisations […]
80% of New Year’s Resolutions Fail & So Will Your Team Event
Why Culture Beats Bandaids Every Time Every January, millions of people swear this will be their year.They’ll eat better. Exercise more. Lead better. Be better. And by March?They’re back where they started — sometimes worse off. Sound familiar? Because the same thing happens in business every year.December rolls around, and leaders say: “Let’s do a […]
R U OK? But R We Doing Good?
A Self-Reflection for Leaders This R U OK? Day Every September, workplaces across Australia light up in yellow, post on LinkedIn, share team photos in branded gear, and bring in cupcakes or speakers to mark R U OK? Day. And for good reason. It’s a powerful and important reminder to check in with the people […]
Why “Play” Isn’t a Dirty Word in Team Development — It’s a Strategic Advantage
Shifting the Perception of Play From time to time, we receive enquiries from prospective clients who dismiss the notion of “fun” team sessions because they involve “play.” They say they are looking for serious results, not games. It’s a reaction we encounter occasionally, and it’s based on a fundamental misunderstanding: that play is frivolous or […]
Why a Happy Team is a Smart Investment
The Business Case for Happiness With the never-ending pursuit of high-performing teams, employee productivity, and business profitability, it can be easy for leaders to overlook a quietly powerful force: happiness. On the surface, focusing on employee happiness might seem like a “nice to have” or an over-the-top luxury. But the data tells a different story: […]
Team-Bandaiding or Team Building.
It’s your choice. Slap a patch on the problem or address the cause. It’s a familiar story: a team is underperforming, morale is low, and the culture feels… off. So, leadership organises a pizza party, afternoon bbq in the loading bay, maybe books a bowling night, or arranges a generic team bonding day. Everyone has […]
Unlocking Business Potential
How Retriever Services Revolutionises Cash Management and Leadership In the dynamic world of business, effective cash management and leadership are paramount for success. We recently had the privilege of speaking with Peter Scott from Retriever Services, a company that’s transforming how businesses handle their finances and, by extension, enhancing leadership capabilities. The Retriever Advantage Retriever […]
The Top 5 Team Building Trends for 2025
As workplaces continue to evolve, through global and social influences, so do team building strategies. In 2025, organisations across Australia are looking for more than just social outings or trust falls. They want team building with purpose, team building with results—programs that drive collaboration, leadership, resource management, and problem-solving in real-world scenarios (while still being […]
Understanding Quantum Leadership
Harnessing Uncertainty for Team Innovation In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, traditional leadership models are proving insufficient to navigate the complexities of modern organisations. Enter Quantum Leadership – a revolutionary approach that’s transforming team dynamics and driving innovation in ways we’ve never seen before. A recent study by the Australian Institute of Management revealed that […]
