tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24106331393934134152024-03-12T23:47:48.126-07:00Team Building Highlights & StoriesDaniel Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01457571178752398707noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410633139393413415.post-3590467368436808272020-02-02T23:26:00.002-08:002020-02-02T23:26:23.458-08:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Portable Escape Rooms for Corporate Team Building</b></span></div>
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ACE has designed a portable escape room activity ideal for groups of 5-20 people. The session is completely portable so that it can be run in any conference room, board room or lounge area.<br />
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The session has been conducted with some of Australia's most successful companies including:<br />
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<li>ANZ</li>
<li>AGL</li>
<li>Citipower</li>
<li>United Energy</li>
<li>South East Water</li>
<li>National Australia Bank.</li>
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The activity requires teams to collaborate and communicate with each other to unlock a digital safe.<br />
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<br />Daniel Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01457571178752398707noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410633139393413415.post-80265831679073421982016-11-03T19:53:00.002-07:002016-11-03T19:53:39.207-07:00Corporate Wellness and Team BuildingCorporate Wellness is a buzz word right now and you might be wondering 'what is it, and how is it different to team building?'<br />
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The term 'Corporate Wellness' is incredibly broad and can include health screening, massages, Bootcamp programs, meditation and healthy snacks in the work vending machine. Corporate Wellness programs are designed to improved the health, fitness and morale of participants. Programs could be a 12 week challenge or might involve fun days that might involve learning circus skills, cooking workshops or a Big Day Out with silly and fun competitive challenges. There is not much difference between a Corporate Wellness day or a Team Building day. In fact they might be considered the same thing.<br />
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Team building sessions and programs are designed to improve the interpersonal relationships and communication skills of participants. Better relationships and increased communication leads to higher levels of productivity. As team building sessions are designed to be fun, engaging and memorable there is an added benefit of enjoyment, improved morale and an enhanced work environment. Staff feel rewarded, valued and a sense of belonging.<br />
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One of our most popular team building sessions is conducted in the Point Nepean National park. It involves teams collaborating to solve a complex puzzle. Whilst improving communication is a key focus, the group are required to walk in a spectacular location, spend time with their colleagues and enjoy healthy snacks. The session could easily be considered as Corporate Wellness as it involves exercise, fresh air, enjoyment and teamwork.<br />
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Corporate Wellness Days and Team Building days should result in a happier, healthier and more engaged workforce that feel rewarded with a sense of community and belonging. Is there a difference, I don't think so.<br />
<br />Daniel Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01457571178752398707noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410633139393413415.post-90466343733091710112016-10-18T18:58:00.003-07:002016-11-09T15:33:39.448-08:00Ways To Encourage Unity In Your CompanyTeam-building is a fantastic way to get employees and team members to bond. As we’ve covered before, having a well-bonded team which works well together is essential to getting great business results. And the best way to kick-start this is to do some intensive team building. A team building course can help your employees get to know each other, to intuitively understand one another’s strengths and weaknesses, to like and respect one another. However, team building doesn’t have to end once the course is over. If you want to preserve and enhance team unity, here are a few ideas you can try on a more day-to-day basis:<br />
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Watch Out For Problems<br />
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One of the best ways that you can preserve team unity is to keep an eye out for developing issues. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to be constantly scrutinizing and questioning your team - simply that you should make an effort to involve yourself in your team’s dynamic and culture. The more immersed in your team’s dynamic you are, the more you’ll be aware of anything which is throwing that dynamic off. And spotting problems early is half the battle in solving them.<br />
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Create A Supportive Environment<br />
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If you want a happy, unified team, you need to make people feel that they’ll be listened to and aided when they are experiencing tough times. Rather than penalizing people for things like the occasional off day, let them know that you understand that they’re human, and that they can turn to their team members for help if needed. People who feel under pressure to hide ‘weaknesses’ from their colleagues suffer far more from workplace related stress than others - and that in turn leads to a pronounced drop in happiness, motivation, and (ultimately) productivity. While some problems - substance abuse, for example - may need a certain amount of outside therapy, and may require an absence from work, for many problems, providing a supportive environment in which people do not feel judged or afraid for their jobs when going through hard times will pay dividends in team unity and workplace satisfaction.<br />
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Don’t Stamp On Respectful Dissent<br />
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If you have a workplace situation in which one person (or a group of people) come up with all the suggestions, and nobody else says anything, it might be time to have a look at why this is occurring. Rather than assuming that the ‘ideas people’ are simply the best and brightest you have, take a peek at how dissent and differing voices are dealt with in discussions. Often, people simply stop speaking up when the strongest voices in the group shout them down should they offer a differing opinion. Not only does this prevent all relevant viewpoints from being heard, it also deals a heavy blow to team unity - fostering resentment and feelings of inferiority. Make sure that people feel able to respectfully put forward dissenting opinions during discussion, and that all of your employees are using good listening skills as much as they possibly can.<br />
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Ensure Clarity<br />
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Nobody likes to spend their work hours hovering around either with nothing to do, or unsure of what they should be doing. Once you’ve begun a project, ensure that everyone is aligned, is happy with what you’re doing, and is happy with their own role in this. Once everyone knows what they’re doing, they’ll feel a certain amount of control, and confidence. Not knowing what you’re doing, or what your role is, creates insecurity. Insecurity creates anxiety, which creates stress, which creates irritability, which creates disharmony within the team dynamic. Not to mention frustration on the part of those who think that others should be doing something they’re not. Clarity is a seriously important part of any workplace dynamic - and one which is too often neglected by employers!<br />
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Don’t Be Distant<br />
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One of the best things about a good team is that people will feel confident and able to get on with their jobs relying on the support of their team members, without constant recourse to management. However, management support is always needed as a fallback. Even if you never actually have to step in, knowing that you’re involved and available will really help to foster confidence. This is particularly true if you take the time to make each team member feel welcome, appreciated, and as though they belong. So don’t be aloof - involve yourself!<br />
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by Emma CrosbyDaniel Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01457571178752398707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410633139393413415.post-44287919139395102702016-10-17T16:15:00.000-07:002016-10-17T16:15:00.367-07:00Team Building Success - Is it Necessary?Team building activities should be fun and everybody wants to be successful but what happens when a team fails?<br />
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One of the most enjoyable aspects of running experiential team building games and simulations is their unpredictability. Anything can happen. In most cases, there is success, triumph and lots of woohoos but what happens when it all goes wrong?<br />
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On one level it is a little disappointing however it provides a unique opportunity for reflection and learning. The debrief for the activity allows for discussion and analysis about what happened or what should have happened.<br />
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About ten years ago I remember running a construction activity with a group where nothing fitted together. The groups had not communicated their design and they had not double checked their measurements. Our debrief was in the form of a Royal Commission into what went wrong. It seems the errors that were made during the activity were the same ones that were occurring at work. Teams were located on different levels of their building and they would not clarify their communication so mistakes were being made. The activity highlighted the importance of effective and frequent communication. Teams acknowledged their need to make the effort to double check their message has been received and understood. Whilst it may take time to meet, plan and discuss, it inevitability leads to a better result.<br />
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The team building experiential allows for mistakes to be made without the financial consequences that might happen if mistakes were made at work. Teams can improve their teamwork in a safe environment in a short amount of time. So whilst everyone loves success, sometimes a failure in a team building activity might result in success back at work.<br />
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<br />Daniel Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01457571178752398707noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410633139393413415.post-92183309230517057652016-10-03T17:00:00.002-07:002016-10-03T17:00:24.459-07:00Seven Elements of an Awesome Team Building Activity The ACE Escape is one of our most popular team building sessions and in this post we try to <span style="text-align: center;">understand what are the essential elements of an awesome team building activity.</span><br />
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<b>1. A Simple Premise</b><br />
The goal of the activity is easy to understand and straightforward. Open the locked safe.<br />
There are lots of unique props that add to the appeal and intrigue yet the goal is clear and simple.<br />
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<b>2. Physically Inclusive and Non Weather Dependent</b><br />
Every person should be able to participate regardless of their physical limitations or fitness levels. Whilst the ACE Escape is a mental challenge involving many activities each one is not physically demanding. The entire activity can be conducted at a table or on the floor.<br />
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<b>3. Engaging and Fun</b><br />
Everyone should be involved throughout the exercise and their combined contributions are essential for completing the task. The ACE Escape involves a multitude of puzzles and code breaking so that individuals are consumed in a task yet they must pass on their findings for the activity to progress.<br />
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<b>4. Venue Friendly</b><br />
Some activities require large outdoor areas or purpose built facilities. One of the great strengths of the ACE Escape is its portability and minimal room requirements. It can be conducted in virtually any room.<br />
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<b>5. Level of Challenge</b><br />
The task needs to have the appropriate level of difficulty to challenge the group. Everyone enjoys success but if it comes too easily or quickly it is not appreciated. The rate of success should ebb and flow so that the group encounters bursts of productivity interspersed with periods of inaction. During the ACE Escape the best teamwork seems to occur when the group have hit a roadblock. In many cases, the group are able to find a solution once everyone shares their individual problems.<br />
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<b>6. </b><b>Competitive and Collaborative</b><br />
People enjoy competition yet a team building activity should be collaborative. The ACE Escape involves the team working collaboratively to achieve the most competitive time possible.<br />
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<b>7. A Finale</b><br />
The activity should have a natural conclusion that is exciting and brings together all the contributions of the team members. The finale of the ACE Escape involves the opening of the digital safe yet the emotional high happens just beforehand when the group know they have the answer.<br />
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<br />Daniel Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01457571178752398707noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410633139393413415.post-63158870500293458822016-09-18T02:41:00.000-07:002016-09-18T02:43:15.834-07:00Pokemon Go - possibly the best game in the history of the worldWhen the News reported the frenzy created by Pokemon Go, I was sceptical about its merits. Stories of people causing accidents whilst driving and thousands of computer geeks mobbing religious monuments made me reluctant to become one of the players.<br />
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My opinion of the game changed when my son asked me to go for a walk with him. He only needed to walk another 300 metres to hatch his egg. I did not know what this meant, but I like going for walks. I loaded the game onto my smartphone as he guaranteed me that we would find something. Two hours later and I was hooked. We explored our neighbourhood and had a blast. I think the dog enjoyed it too.<br />
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For more than twenty years I have designed treasure hunts and navigational activities for corporate groups. I have spent many days photographing landmarks and exploring areas to be used for specific events. I have an appreciation of the difficulty in creating an activity that rewards success in such a way that you want to keep playing. It can take two or more days to design a small race for a country town or CBD. I hate to think how long it would have taken to create this game.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJK90Md3cQVxOkoVL7jYt-HxuutaIbYZzqNmVfbVPtofAcGhjqaRZUtqh14Hw3TAGVpy53Dd7L8UrfxhhvxDvW-RzWEhmbkxgfRAnOJ35Y-pirNX8odaV83Rnl9ZjDVBCWwbxsOUGCLqA/s1600/pokemon1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJK90Md3cQVxOkoVL7jYt-HxuutaIbYZzqNmVfbVPtofAcGhjqaRZUtqh14Hw3TAGVpy53Dd7L8UrfxhhvxDvW-RzWEhmbkxgfRAnOJ35Y-pirNX8odaV83Rnl9ZjDVBCWwbxsOUGCLqA/s320/pokemon1.JPG" width="320" /></a><b>It encourages physical activity</b><br />
The game is designed so that you want to go walking and exploring. The further you walk, the more Pokemon you will find. But you must also walk to Pokestops to collect more Poke balls that are essential for catching Pokemon. It was quite amazing to see the hundreds of people in our local park playing the game. My fitness watch is meant to motivate me to walk however the lure of virtual creatures is much more effective.<br />
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<b>It is free</b><br />
The activity can be played for hours in almost any populated area of park. I would be quite happy to pay for the pleasure of playing the game (don't tell Nintendo). The only cost is the data required to access the app. People can make in-app purchases but it is not necessary provided that you are willing to do some walking.<br />
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<b>It is social</b><br />
It can be played solo or in a group. It is non-competitive in the sense that when a Pokemon appears, it is accessible by all players. However, there is a competitive element when fighting for control of a gym. One afternoon, I was staggered to see the number of tradespeople playing the game.<br />
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<b style="text-align: center;">It is well designed and fun</b><br />
The game is quite sophisticated and incorporates GPS with augmented reality. The graphics are cute and playful and there are lots of random surprises when Pokemon appear and vanish.<br />
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<b>The scale is mind boggling</b><br />
It is difficult to comprehend the sheer number of landmarks, parks, shopping centres, beaches and places of interest that have been incorporated into the game, for just one small city. But when you think that that the game can be conducted across multiple countries it is like trying to understand how many stars are in the night sky.<br />
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It is unfortunate there have been some unpleasant incidents but this is not surprising considering the number of people are playing the game. I don't think Pokemon Go will be a lasting phenomenon but at this point in time, I honestly think it is the best game in the world. If you have been reluctant to try it, give it a go, it is a lot of fun.Daniel Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01457571178752398707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410633139393413415.post-4758726038940794872015-10-13T19:05:00.003-07:002015-10-13T19:05:40.109-07:00The ACE Escape - a strategic and collaborative team building game<br />
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They provide
an opportunity for teams to practice teamwork by harnessing their
individual skills and talents to complete the task.<br />
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A perfect activity matches the degree of difficulty with the capability of the group...too easy and it is boring, too difficult and it is frustrating.<br />
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Ideally, the task should be complex, multi faceted and cumulative so that information or successes achieved during the activity are required throughout the exercise.<br />
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The ACE Escape is our newest team activity and it is ideal for small
groups that wish to practice collaboration, problem solving and effective
communication. <br />
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Teams need to split the problem
into individual tasks but keep each other updated as new information is
revealed. A clue in isolation has no value however when it is combined
with other facts a breakthrough may occur.<br />
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The game is intense, enjoyable and provides a great opportunity for
teams to work together on a complex problem that has time pressure and
many unknowns. It provides an opportunity for a meaningful debrief about
the way the group worked together, what they did well and how they can
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There is no such thing as a perfect team building activity however the ACE Escape is ideal for small groups
wanting to practice their teamwork skills. The game is portable,
non-weather dependent and not physically demanding. Most importantly, it is engaging and fun.<br />
<br />Daniel Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01457571178752398707noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410633139393413415.post-20339899661292727672015-09-20T21:17:00.004-07:002015-09-20T21:23:23.310-07:00Team building and life skills for children<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">What was your most significant and transformational learning experience at school? Was it music, PE, science or French? In Dead Poets Society the teacher inspires his students through the teaching of poetry. At Mt Eliza Primary, the students are extremely fortunate to be involved in a life changing program called Kitchen Garden. It is amazing for a variety of reasons:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"><b>1. Children learn life skills</b></span><br />
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</style><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Children learn how to cook which is an
important skill they will have for the rest of their lives. As an adult I have
a small repertoire of meals that I prepare at home on a rotational basis.
However since becoming a parent helper the menu of meals that I regularly
cook has dramatically increased. The children are very lucky to be introduced
to a wide variety of healthy meals from all over the world. As a helper I have
learned how to make fresh pasta with a pasta maker. I have also learned to make
Japanese pancakes, Greek spanokopita, Thai curries, pumpkin bread, beetroot
brownies and an amazing pasta sauce with roast cauliflower, pumpkin and basil.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"><b>2. Children learn to try new food</b></span><br />
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</style><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">How do you get children to eat more vegetables? As
a parent, I have had limited success getting my children to consume healthy
foods at home. Yet every week during the Kitchen Garden program I am stunned as
children devour the food that has been prepared. Children are encouraged to
sample all the food and they are frequently delighted when they discover that
fresh vegetables can be delicious. It’s hard trying to get your children to eat
cabbage at home but when it is an ingredient in Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancakes)
there are no leftovers.
Food comprising silver beet, zucchini, pumpkin,
cabbage and cauliflower are happily eaten.
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"><b>3. Children learn to follow instructions</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">A kitchen is a dangerous place with many hazards so there is a huge focus on safety. I would have thought that the meals would be simple and kid friendly but this is not the case. The instructions involve many steps, lots of ingredients and the use of large knives. The children are taught how to do things correctly and they are closely supervised to prevent accidents. The meals are delicious and restaurant quality. A typical meal might be a rice salad with a lentil curry and Naan bread and a raspberry macaroon for dessert.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">At our home there has been a transformation. My child volunteers to help in the kitchen. Last week he helped cut up all the vegetables and then helped make fresh pasta. I then watched him eat all his dinner and then help with the washing up. Why do I love kitchen garden? I feel like our lives have changed for the better. Spending time in the kitchen no longer feels like a chore. We are spending more time shopping for fresh ingredients and more time preparing food but it is worth it. We are making delicious fresh meals and the kids are eating healthy food.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"><b>5. Personal Development</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">The children are empowered, enthusiastic and fully engaged. They want to help with every task whether it is cutting vegetables, stirring a curry or kneading bread dough. Children learn teamwork, collaboration and the importance of each person's contribution to the greater good. Four work groups prepare a meal course that comes together for a finale that is a delicious group feast.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">Children volunteer to stay back during recess and help with the washing up in the hope that they may be given an extra serve of dessert.</span><br />
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students' self confidence in a fun and dynamic environment. I have no doubt
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appreciate how lucky they were to be part of such an excellent and worthwhile
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Daniel Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01457571178752398707noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410633139393413415.post-58152457281985119112015-06-10T19:39:00.000-07:002015-06-10T19:39:51.559-07:00Corporate Social Responsibility - at what cost?Corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs are gaining traction as a form of team building in which companies volunteer their time to do something for the social good. Whether the activity is building bikes for underprivileged children or revegetating a local reserve, who should pay?<br />
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There seems to be a perception that if people are donating their time, then everything else should be provided, but by whom? Government agencies and volunteer organisations rely on funding and sponsorship and they don't have the resources to coordinate and supervise corporate programs.<br />
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A typical revegetation day involves transportation, catering, personal protective equipment such as gloves and eye protection and the provision of seedings, weedmat, specialist contractors and equipment including wheel barrows, tree planters and loppers.<br />
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Companies that contact the appropriate agency at a fortuitous time may be able to access Government funding for a specific event but once this funding has been spent then the opportunity no longer exists for the next group.<br />
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For CSR programs to be able to run the entire event needs to be self funded, and this may be a surprise to companies that assume that volunteer work is free. It remains to be seen whether an appropriate funding or sponsorship model can be developed to enable these programs to be run on a regular basis.</div>
Daniel Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01457571178752398707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410633139393413415.post-4388697984533878812014-11-06T16:59:00.003-08:002014-11-06T16:59:55.567-08:00Five Qualities to Look For in a Team Building Provider
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 15.0pt;">For those industry professionals looking to hire a
professional team builder, the process can seem a bit daunting. W</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 15.0pt;">hat will work to build morale and
strengthen relationships, and how? What type of team building is truly and
professionally effective, rather than simply being an excuse to play games or
have a nice day outdoors?</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 15.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 15.0pt;">Separating the wheat from the chaff is not always easy. Some
team builders are more </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 15.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Helvetica;">“</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 15.0pt;">casual</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 15.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Helvetica;">” </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 15.0pt;">than others, and
all have varying degrees of skill, so if you are looking for a serious provider
that can deliver according to the needs of a large corporate client, it</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 15.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Helvetica;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 15.0pt;">s important to be selective and thorough
during the hiring process. When searching for a professional team building
provider, look for the following five qualities:</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 15.0pt;">1. Check for
experience. Novice providers are unlikely to have handled many large corporate
clients, so if that is what you need, it</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 15.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Helvetica;">’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 15.0pt;">s best to look for a provider that has a
large body of experience in tailoring and delivering programs to corporate
clients. Co-ordinating a large corporate event in an organised fashion takes a
whole different skill set than hosting, for example, a simple sporting event
for a small group. Look for references and client testimonials, particularly
testimonials from clients with needs similar to your own.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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provider has a wide range of methods, programs, and concepts at the ready, so
that they can custom-tailor events to your needs. The provider should be
willing to build a program from scratch to suit your specifications.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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provider has c</span><span lang="DE" style="font-size: 15.0pt; mso-ansi-language: DE;">omprehensive </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 15.0pt;">and total
(not partial) public liability insurance. No professional team event provider
even leaves the building with a group of people without this in place. Plus,
the fact that a provider is deemed insurable is a good sign that they have a
proven track record, one that is trusted by major insurance companies. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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provider has a permanent stock of quality equipment suited to the kind of
events it provides. This is essential for safety reasons, to create a
well-co-ordinated experience, and it also shows a high level of commitment to
team building on the part of the provider. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 15.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">5. Look for a fresh take on how activities are
developed. Beware of providers who use the same old </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 15.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">“</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 15.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">stock</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 15.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">”</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 15.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-hansi-font-family: Helvetica;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 15.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">of concepts to create events from, as an event that is
not original will not be engaging to the team. Look for creativity and
ingenuity on the part of the team building provider; this will lead to events
that challenge your team and facilitate the best lessons in teamwork possible. </span></span></div>
</span>Daniel Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01457571178752398707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410633139393413415.post-25509295323251968842014-10-29T18:26:00.001-07:002014-10-29T18:26:48.198-07:00FIFO (Fly In Fly Out) Team Building - Behind the Scenes<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The ACE Team - Wade, Mike, Dan and Ben</td></tr>
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Have you ever wondered how companies improve morale and teamwork at remote camps in the gas industry? For the last three years ACE has conducted team building programs across three sites in outback Queensland. The work involves significant travel, heat, freight, long hours and lots of unexpected surprises. This year was no exception.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">City driving - traffic, rain and lightning</td></tr>
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The adventure started at 6am in Melbourne on a day with so much rain and lightning that the airport was shutdown for the safety of airline staff. The result was that our first flight of the day was delayed by two hours. The airport was so crowded that there was no space in the departure lounge to sit down.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the floor at the crowded departure lounge</td></tr>
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In this photo, Ben and I are making ourselves comfortable on the floor as we wait for our flight. Due to the flight delay we missed our next flight from Brisbane to Roma. We were put onto the next available flight which was then cancelled. So after waiting in Brisbane for several hours we finally arrived in sunny Roma to a sweltering 41 degrees celsius.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Outback driving - sunny and no traffic</td></tr>
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Our next surprise was the hire car. We had four passengers and significant equipment so a ute was not a suitable vehicle. We were unable to get the vehicle swapped so we continued on our journey. We were about to drive through a thunderstorm and some dirt roads so we stopped off in town to buy a tarp to protect our equipment. It was disappointing that the Corporate Travel agent booked a ute even though they were expressly told that a ute would not be suitable.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The hire car - not what we wanted</td></tr>
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One pleasant surprise was the food at the camp. In a word... sensational. I particularly liked the juice station complete with fruit, vegetables and herbs ready for juicing. The quality and quantity of the food was amazing. For dinner there were six different main course options. The roast lamb and Jamaican chicken were restaurant quality.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The juicing station - a pleasant surprise</td></tr>
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We had eighty delegates in the group so we had planned to show our presentation on two projector screens. We had two projectors and a splitter cable but we had to be flexible with our plans when there were no screens available. We improvised by taping two white table cloths to the wall. This worked well and the show could continue.<br />
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You never know what you are going to find when you open the door to your room but another pleasant surprise was a comfortable bed, television and ensuite. The best thing in the room was the air conditioner. Due to the extreme heat this was essential for a good night's sleep.<br />
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The event was very successful and we met all of our client's objectives for the team building program. After another amazing breakfast comprising french toast, croissants and espresso coffee, it was time to head back to the airport.</div>
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We knew the drive would take two hours so we planned to get to the airport 60 minutes early. After 30 minutes of driving we received a phone call telling us that the road to the airport to had been closed due to a road accident. I was told by the State Emergency Service that a vehicle had collided with a bull at 3 am requiring the driver to be air lifted to hospital with significant injuries. The road had been closed for several hours so we were lucky to make our flight back to Brisbane.</div>
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<br />Daniel Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01457571178752398707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410633139393413415.post-64269477953387479222014-10-04T15:21:00.000-07:002014-10-04T15:21:04.950-07:00Team Building - Where does the money go?<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #343366; font-family: Arial;">Team building can be perceived as an expensive
undertaking so you might be wondering where does the money go? Here is a list
of items that you probably get without realising.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #343366; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Public Liability Insurance</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #343366; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #343366; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">We need to have a $20 million public liability
insurance policy to work at some venues governed by Parks Victoria. A few years
ago we only had a $10 million policy so we had to spend $400 to upgrade the
policy for one day to run an event.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #343366; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">If you have participated on an ACE program you have
probably seen some of the specialised equipment that we use. Many of the items
have been custom made for us, as they are not in mass production. Items such as
the Briefcase Operated Satellite System are unique items and can be worth
thousands of dollars.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #343366; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">We work at around 60 - 80 venues a year so we do a lot
of travelling and we need to ensure that our vehicles and trailers are well
maintained. In fifteen years we have never broken down or been late for a
session.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #343366; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">You could employ a professional photographer to
capture the priceless moments that occur during your event but it would
unnecessary. We take quality photos on a digital SLR camera and then provide
you with a photobook and the digital files after the event.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #343366; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">We have every sort of audiovisual system imaginable so
that we can be seen and heard in every type of venue. Sometimes we use a
portable PA system for outdoor sessions or we might need two large systems
linked together for an indoor event for several hundred people.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #343366; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Most sessions incorporate music or edited sound files
to complement the event. Many of the sound files have been meticulously edited
for a specific purpose.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #343366; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Many events have custom made trophies as mementos for
the winning team. The trophies are specific to each activity and client.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #343366; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Have you ever wondered where does all the gear get
kept? We have an enormous amount of activity equipment for large group sizes
that could fill a small warehouse.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #343366; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Whilst we work at many venues we also try and visit
each new venue prior to running a session. It is important that we are clear
about vehicle access, room size, audio visual requirements, break out rooms and
outdoor spaces.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #343366; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">We provide consumables such as sunscreen, insect
repellent, spare hats, snacks and water for a number of our events.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #343366; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">A number of our sessions involve costumes, props and
accessories. You might be pleased to know that all the costumes are washed
after each use which can be very time consuming, especially for large groups.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #343366; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">If the weather is cold and wet and you have booked an
outdoor team session you will be loaned a waterproof rain jacket. These coats
are very good quality and are not cheap. We have around $5000 worth of raincoats
on standby just in case there is rain.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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development</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #343366; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #343366; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">How do we keep coming up with new ideas for
activities? It's not easy and we need to make a conscious effort to travel and
experience a variety of similar and completely different activities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #343366; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Most events require us to confirm meal times, book
outdoor areas, and prepare floor plans with the venue to ensure everything runs
smoothly. For evening events we normally prepare a floor plan showing the table
placements and AV equipment locations to assist with the room preparation and
set up.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #343366; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Liaising with suppliers</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #343366; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #313131;">Be
friendly to everyone. Smile as people approach. It is a great icebreaker.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #313131;">Wear
comfortable shoes</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #313131;">Having
an iPad on a stand that records prospects details works well. </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #313131;">I used
an app called Leadsie that recorded the prospects details in a form that can be
saved as an excel file</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #313131;">Bring
your own lunch (the tradeshow food cam be terrible, expensive and stale)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #313131;">pop up
displays stands look fantastic. They are professional, quick to set up and
quite cheap</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #313131;">A shell
scheme for the stand is a great idea. They are full length panels that attach to
the wall with double sided adhesive velcro</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #313131;">Trade shows
are a numbers game. You need to talk to lots of people to find the ones that
suit the business</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #313131;">You
don't need a big stand. I had tradeshow neighbours that were very successful
exhibiting in small stands next to me. The right person will find you
regardless of the stand size.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #313131;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #313131; font-family: Times; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">All of the experienced tradeshow
exhibitors have told me that the most important thing is to follow up all the interested
prospects straight away.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #313131; font-family: "Opus Text"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Opus Text";"></span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #313131;">You don't need chairs as there is no
opportunity to sit down. The experienced exhibitors know this and they have bar
tables only.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #313131;">I had a
gimmick on day one that was fun but did not attract the people that I was
hoping to find. The main takers for the game were kids and teenagers that were
bored as their parents talked to other exhibitors</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #313131;">I did
not use the gimmick on day two without any loss of interest in the stand but I
did have chocolates for people that visited (on day one I had the chocolates as
a prize)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #313131;">It is
great to network with your stand neighbours. You become a little community and
get each other coffees, watch each other's stand so you can take a break and
there are plenty of opportunities to share success stories.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #313131;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #313131; font-family: Times; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">You can't judge a book by its cover. You
have to believe that every single person could be the right one or know the
right one.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #313131; font-family: "Opus Text"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Opus Text";"></span></span></li>
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<!--EndFragment-->Daniel Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01457571178752398707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410633139393413415.post-77572817010948893632014-06-11T17:31:00.000-07:002014-06-11T17:31:00.357-07:003 Tips for ensuring a PowerPoint Presentation Goes SmoothlyAs a full time corporate trainer I see and hear a lot of presentations. Most go smoothly however there are some common mistakes that people make that are avoidable. I recently wrote a blog post with tips for giving a keynote presentation. Here are three more tips.<br />
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<b>1. Check your presentation</b><br />
At a recent awards night, we were involved in playing a PowerPoint presentation as people received their awards. You would think that the order of slides matched the order of awards being presented. It looks bad for everyone when an award is announced and a photo of a different person appears on the screen. So check and double check that the order of slides matches the run plan.<br />
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<b>2. Don't embed videos into PowerPoint</b><br />
PowerPoint allows video to be embedded into the presentation however this can be a problem. I am not sure of the specific technical reasons why it causes the program to crash but it is a common occurrence. When a presentation is being outputted through a data projector it requires additional resources from the computer's video card. So a presentation that looks and plays fine in your office may not work once a projector is connected. In my experience, Quicktime is an ideal program for showing videos and whilst it requires someone to hot key out of PowerPoint, if you know how to do it, nobody will notice.<br />
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<b>3. Now hear this</b><br />
Most people are nice. They are patient, considerate and tolerant. However, it is important that if you are showing video clips they need to be recorded so that they can be heard and understood. Even the world's best audio system will struggle to output a poorly recorded video. Remember garbage in equals garbage out. So make sure that videos are recorded with minimal background noise and with people talking clearly into the video camera.<br />
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<b>Summary</b><br />
Check your presentation, don't embed videos into Powerpoint and make sure that your video clips have clear sound.<br />
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By Daniel CohenDaniel Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01457571178752398707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410633139393413415.post-5448417651462695612014-06-09T17:56:00.001-07:002014-06-09T19:03:54.506-07:00Seven Questions to Ask when Selecting a Conference Centre or Seven Reasons Why I Love Aitken Hill<div style="text-align: left;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many people decide on the venue for their conference based purely on price and availability. Other important factors that must be considered</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> include the group size, the amount of travel time to get there, the facilities, the staff, the service and the food. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">However there are a number of other important considerations that are not so obvious. Here are seven questions to ask before finalising your venue decision.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you wish to have an awards night or an evening event you will need a private dining room. Many venues have a restaurant that is open to the public so you may have issues if you want privacy or wish to make some noise. Be aware that some venues won't allow any sort of evening event in their restaurant.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are planning to include an evening event then you will want to specify the timings of the meal courses so that activities, awards or speeches can occur during meal breaks. You might be disappointed to discover that some venues dictate the times meals are served based on the requirements of the kitchen. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You might think that the event can run as long as you want and then you find out that the event staff want the room vacated so they can set up the room for breakfast. Some venues will insist that you leave the room at 10 pm or earlier. It is advisable to have in writing the time the room needs to be cleared.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Perhaps you have forgotten an audio cable or you need assistance with the data projector. You may need photocopying, a message delivered or some blue tack. Does the venue have a team of professionals that are available to assist with a wide range of unforeseen circumstances? </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are wanting to include an outdoor team building session then you will need plenty of space. You might be surprised to learn that some venues that are surrounded by outdoor areas do not allow team building activities to be conducted. Some coastal venues require a planning permit for foreshore areas. Other venues are leased from State Parks and require a different form of permit. Many venues that have a golf course do not allow any non-golfing activities to be conducted.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can never guarantee perfect weather for a team building session but the stress can be minimised if there is a large under cover area that provides shelter from the rain and shade from the sun.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You might be surprised to learn that some venues do not have onsite parking. This can be a burden if you have a significant amount of equipment required for the conference. You might also find that it can be very time consuming and expensive to unload equipment and then drive to an external car park. Some venues have complicated unloading requirements requiring pre-organised security passes and access through back of house locations. Many of these venues will not guarantee access to a trolley so you might need to bring your own.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You might think that I love Aitken Hill as it is a spectacular venue with outstanding food, facilities and service. This is true. However the thing that I love the most is their commitment to ensuring that every conference is a success. The venue is professionally run with a meticulous eye for detail that provides a perfect environment for conferencing, team building and evening events. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Conclusion</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Try and identify all the key factors and specific requirements for your conference so that you can choose a venue that will best suit your needs. Ask the right questions so you don't have unexpected surprises during the conference. Price and availability are very important but there are many other considerations to ensure your conference is a success. </span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">About </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ACE Training & Consulting</span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A.C.E. conducts team building sessions and events at around 100 venues a year and we find that Aitken Hill is an outstanding venue for all the important considerations and equally outstanding for many of the factors that people don't even realise that they need. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This article was written by Daniel Cohen</span></div>
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Daniel Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01457571178752398707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410633139393413415.post-42452029162768922182014-05-29T23:20:00.002-07:002014-05-29T23:20:46.035-07:00Three Great Benefits of Team Building<br />
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<a href="http://www.acetraining.com.au/services_team_building.php">Team building in business</a> is one of the more common ways bosses work to get the most out of their employees. There are many <a href="http://www.businessreviewaustralia.com/top_ten/top-10-business/top-10-corporate-team-building-activities">different kinds of team building</a> people can try, from scavenger hunts to paintball. However the advantages are many and they come regardless of the activity that is chosen.</div>
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Let’s take a look at three of the advantages business owners can look forward to when investing in team building.</div>
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<strong>Better productivity</strong></div>
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<a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-06/ged-kearney-wages-productivity-claim-overstated/5227450">Labour productivity is very good</a> in Australia at the moment. This is very different from the <a href="http://theconversation.com/australias-productivity-problem-why-it-matters-8584">lower productivity seen</a> just a short time ago. Productivity is often one of the main aims of planning team building exercises in the first place, and the good news is it is one of the main benefits as well.</div>
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Part of the reason for this is that employees get to know each other better through team building activities. This better relationship translates into the work environment and leads to a more productive and copacetic workplace. Productivity increases as employees find and use new ways to work together they may not have thought of before.</div>
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<strong>Happier employees</strong></div>
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It can be hard <a href="https://jobsearch.gov.au/login/whyregisteremployer.aspx">finding the right employees</a>. Unhappy employees tend to work less effectively and efficiently. If they are <a href="http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/swa/media-events/media-releases/pages/mr08042013">unhappy in their job for any reason</a> it can have a knock-on effect on their personal life. A constant lack of rest, worrying about their life and even depression can all affect someone in lots of other ways as well, with some people even driven to self-medicating <a href="http://www.drugtreatment.com/topics/choose-a-top-inpatient-sleeping-pill-treatment-rehab/">to try and address the issue</a>. It is possible to work with lots of other people and still feel isolated – and this doesn’t lead to happy employees. We all know our worries tend to rob us of sleep as we lay awake and think about them at night. We awake tired and drained in the morning and in no real condition to do a day’s productive work. However when you <a href="http://www.jobaccess.gov.au/content/team-building">decide to introduce team building</a> into the mix at work, it can make a real difference to employees like these who are struggling to get along. It is still essential to provide support and advice in other ways as well of course, but having an opportunity to connect with the rest of their colleagues can make a big difference to how people feel about the way they fit into the workplace. Indeed this type of setting may also make it easier to spot any potential problems within a group of employees if one person seems to be set apart from the rest or is struggling in any way. This can then be brought up with that person in privacy at a later date, to perhaps offer support if and when required.</div>
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<strong>More potential</strong></div>
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<a href="http://employment.gov.au/how-job-services-australia-can-help-businesses-0">Recruiting the right people</a> is half the battle. However it is also good to get away from <a href="http://www.kellyservices.com.au/AU/Business-Services/Management-Skills/Effective-Team-Meetings/#.U34WJvldXT8">the constant business meetings</a> that can bore employees. In this latter example it is merely a case of individuals sitting together in a room, rather than getting together and working together in an entirely different setting.</div>
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This is why getting out of the workplace and trying all manner of different team building tasks is so good at helping build and extract the potential in every employee. Some will discover skills and potential they never knew they had. Others will learn new skills. Everyone will discover how best to work with other team members, and it is these skills that can be taken back to the workplace and used there as well.</div>
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Many employees would testify to the <a href="http://www.acetraining.com.au/clients_testimonials.php">useful nature of team building</a>. There are many <a href="http://www.australianbusiness.com.au/home">services Australian businesses can benefit from</a>, but one of the best assets is clearly something all businesses already have – their own employees. The key is to know how you can extract the most from every single person without draining them along the way. Team building leads to more supportive, engaged and happy employees who have more individual power and are willing to use it to support the business they work for – both as individuals and as a team.</div>
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The benefits of team building also continue long after the event itself has ended. Many businesses have regular events like this because they know the advantages of doing so will be reaped for a long time to come. Once you have tried it once you will see for yourself the many benefits of continuing in the future.</div>
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Daniel Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01457571178752398707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410633139393413415.post-61979933745648578942014-05-16T22:33:00.002-07:002014-05-16T22:33:52.056-07:00Things to Look for When Choosing a Team Building Provider<br />
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Look behind any successful business and you’ll find a successful team. Having strong teams in place in any business can really make the difference when it comes to achieving everything that your business might be capable of. Not only that, but strong, streamlined teams can also greatly reduce, and successfully manage, risks and challenges and keep your business on a solid footing. Many team building providers will work with you and your employees to create a well oiled, fluid and professional team. <a href="http://www.acetraining.com.au/services_team_building.php">As Ace Training state</a>, for example: ‘Our varied and flexible programs can be tailored to suit your company’s objectives, conference theme, group size, venue facilities and time available.’. Of course, there are many team building providers out there, and finding the right one for your business can be tricky. That said, as with many other aspects of business, by researching your providers beforehand, you can ensure you get a good fit for you, your vision, and your staff.</div>
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<strong>Identifying Employee Strengths</strong></div>
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Before hiring a team building provider, it can be useful to identify the elements that make a successful team. <a href="http://www.psykol.org/nos/images/0/0c/Building_effective_teams.pdf">Psykol highlights the importance of managers</a> in relation to the team: ‘Managers must recognise that they play a central role in effective team building.’ Once these elements are clear, it can be much easier to decide whether a team building provider is likely to deliver on the requirements you have for your business. <a href="http://www.kellyservices.com.au/AU/Business-Services/Management-Skills/Building-a-High-Performance-Team/#.U3M5lPldXuM">As Kelly Services point out</a>: ‘Building a high performance team takes a lot of hard work and skill, to blend the different personalities, abilities and agendas into a cohesive unit willing to work for a common goal. Behind every great team is a strong and visionary leader. A leader whose job is not to control, but to teach, encourage, and organise when necessary.’. Before even considering a team building provider, it can be worthwhile to appraise the basic make up of your workforce - do you have the right people in the right positions? Are there potential leaders waiting to flourish under team building tuition? These are important questions to ask before you commit expenses to team building. Additionally, it's important to remember that the happier and better trained a workforce are, the better they will perform for your business. Employees that know they are well cared for, and are working for a company that is willing to invest in them in order to achieve and maintain its success, will be far more productive and content in the long term. A business can easily provide these aspects through a combination of training, team building vendors, and health cover for employees. In fact, employee health care is often a deciding factor when for potential recruits, <a href="http://www.quotezone.co.uk/corporate-health-insurance.htm">as Quotezone explain</a>: 'Group health insurance plans are one of the major benefits offered by many employers'. Ensuring you have solid healthcare for employees, as well as invest in their training and team skills, will all combine to produce a happy, effective workforce. </div>
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<strong>Reputation, Qualification, Performance</strong></div>
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There is a huge number of team building providers in Australia alone to choose from, and there are some important things to remember. As with any in demand service, there are many providers that don’t meet muster. <a href="http://www.sabrehq.com/team_building_articles/selecting-team-building-provider.htm">Sabre offers a reminder</a> that there are good services out there, however: ‘First and foremost, it is important to remember that quality operators with genuine industry experience do exist.’. This simply highlights the need to thoroughly check a providers track record and previous experience before committing. You will also want to ensure that a provider listens carefully to your needs, and is willing to adapt their approaches and methods to suit your specific requirements. It’s also important to scrutinise exactly what skills your staff will gain. While games and exercises are all well and good, you want some quantifiable business skills to be passed on to your team. Much of this can be checked by investigating a providers qualifications and references, along with previous work. If you follow these simple steps, then there are great benefits on the horizon for your company and employees. <a href="http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/building-positive-team.htm">According to Mindtools</a>: ‘Teams that are highly motivated and positive are not only fun to be part of, but they accomplish more than teams that are struggling with morale.’. Many good providers will also be willing to work with you in terms of location, so if you’re <a href="http://www.stamford.com.au/conference-meetings">looking for a conference venue</a> for example, a good provider will try to incorporate not only your conference theme but also <a href="http://www.eyenetwork.com/video-conferencing-facility/australia/melbourne-southbank/">make use of any facilities</a> you may have hired. Overall, good communication, the capacity to listen and understand your needs, as well as solid qualifications, a proven track record and an established reputation are the key factors to identify before considering any team building provider. It can certainly be worth the time to check all of these aspects, and the potential advantages to your business that can be gained from a high standard provider are long term and lasting.</div>
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Daniel Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01457571178752398707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410633139393413415.post-62635396668849093752014-04-17T18:02:00.000-07:002014-06-09T23:11:26.729-07:00Why would anybody want a team building franchise?<b>1. You find out stuff about the world.</b><br />
One of my favourite things about my work is finding out things about companies that I never knew existed. It helps to make sense of the world when you realise that there are hundreds of companies doing things to make our life work. We once worked with the world's leading provider of windscreen wipers. That's all they did and they were the best in the world at it. Or finding out that a company that provides tolling services for freeways was involved in identifying a killer's car as he fled the crime scene. Once you work with a company you tend to see their logos everywhere.<br />
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<b>2. You meet amazing and interesting people.</b><br />
During conferences there is a great opportunity to mix with people that you might never normally meet. It's even better when you sit next to someone during dinner and you find out about their work and background. I have met media celebrities, journalists, sports stars, army veterans and surgeons. You begin to appreciate how everything on the news or stock market effects people in some way.<br />
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<b>3. Travelling to places you would not choose to visit</b>.<br />
During my career I have worked in some quite obscure countries including New Zealand and Bangladesh. I have worked at remote oil refineries, onsite at large companies and in small country towns. But I think the most unusual place I have ever run a training session was in the Death Room at a Veterinary clinic. I still love going to nice hotels and eating amazing food.<br />
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<b>4. Work and Family balance</b><br />
I mostly have two programs a week. The rest of my time is spent with meetings, pre-program preparation or follow up. I also help out with reading and my children's school. I can schedule my time so that I can volunteer for school excursions. I am able to go to school assemblies and watch the sports days and music concerts. I also try and fit in the occasional kite surfing session midweek.<br />
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<b>5. Holidays</b><br />
During the last five years I have hiked to Everest base camp with my two brothers and travelled to South America with my family. I have been lucky enough to go to Europe, North America, Indonesia and Thailand. Next month I am going to Fiji on a kitesurfing adventure. I love my work but I also love all the things that can be done outside of work.<br />
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<b>6. Reward for Effort</b><br />
I feel that the work that I do is well compensated for the effort and skills required. I have been involved in the industry for almost twenty years and I am now ready to assist like minded people with the resources they need so they can run their own successful team building business.<br />
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By Daniel Cohen<br />
<br />Daniel Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01457571178752398707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410633139393413415.post-31408852626124309992014-03-04T18:07:00.001-08:002014-06-11T17:32:05.507-07:00Team Building - Where does the money go?Team building can be perceived as an expensive undertaking so you might be wondering where does the money go? Here is a list of items that you probably get without realising.<br />
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<b>Public Liability Insurance</b><br />
We need to have a $20 million public liability insurance policy to work at some venues governed by Parks Victoria. A few years ago we only had a $10 million policy so we had to spend $400 to upgrade the policy for one day to run an event.<br />
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<b>Customised Equipment </b><br />
If you have participated on an ACE program you have probably seen some of the specialised equipment that we use. Many of the items have been custom made for us as they are not in mass production. Items such as the Briefcase Operated Satellite System are unique items and can be worth thousands of dollars.<br />
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<b>Vehicle and Trailer expenses</b><br />
We work at around 60 - 80 venues a year so we do a lot of travelling and we need to ensure that our vehicles and trailers are well maintained. In fifteen years we have never broken down or been late for a session.<br />
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<b>Photography</b><br />
You could employ a professional photographer to capture the priceless moments that occur during your event but it would unnecessary. We take quality photos on a digital SLR camera and then provide you with a photobook and the digital files after the event.<br />
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<b>Audio visual equipment</b><br />
We have every sort of audio visual system imaginable so that we can be seen and heard in every type of venue. Sometimes we use a portable PA system for outdoor sessions or we might need two large systems linked together for an indoor event for several hundred people.<br />
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<b>Music and sound editing</b><br />
Most sessions incorporate music or edited sound files to compliment the event. Many of the sound files have been meticulously edited for a specific purpose.<br />
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<b>Customised trophies</b><br />
Many events have custom made trophies as mementos for the winning team. The trophies are specific to each activity and client.<br />
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<b>Equipment Storage</b><br />
Have you ever wondered where does all the stuff get kept. We have an enormous amount of activity equipment for large group sizes that could fill a small warehouse.<br />
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<b>Venue site visits prior to sessions</b><br />
Whilst we work at many venues we also try and visit each new venue prior to running a session. It is important that we are clear about vehicle access, room size, audio visual requirements, break out rooms and outdoor spaces.<br />
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<b>Consumables </b><br />
We provide consumables such as sunscreen, insect repellent, spare hats, snacks and water for a number of our events.<br />
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<b>Costumes</b><br />
A number of our sessions involve costumes, props and accessories. You might be pleased to know that all the costumes are washed after each use which can be very time consuming, especially for large groups.<br />
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<b>Raincoats</b><br />
If the weather is cold and wet and you have booked an outdoor team session you will be loaned a waterproof rain jacket. These coats are very good quality and are not cheap. We have around $5000 worth of raincoats on standby just in case there is rain.<br />
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<b>New activities - research and development</b><br />
How do we keep coming up with new ideas for activities? It's not easy and we need to make a conscious effort to travel and experience a variety of similar and completely different activities.<br />
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<b>Liaising with venues</b><br />
Most events require us to confirm meal times, book outdoor areas, and prepare floor plans with the venue to ensure everything runs smoothly. For evening events we normally prepare a floor plan showing the table placements and AV equipment locations to assist with the room preparation and set up.<br />
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<b>Liaising with suppliers</b><br />
Some events require us to book rooms, outdoor spaces, tickets or session times with venues including Parks Victoria, Kingpin, Eureka Tower, Point Nepean National park etc<br />
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<b>Travel</b><br />
Ever wondered how we design car rallies or amazing races. We invest a considerable amount of time scoping areas such as Daylesford, Torquay and Woodend for new activities.<br />
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<b>Staffing</b><br />
Every ACE staff member is university trained and well compensated for their skills and time. We don't take shortcuts with staff as they are such an important component of every event.<br />
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By Daniel CohenDaniel Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01457571178752398707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410633139393413415.post-21435762333785631542013-09-25T18:13:00.001-07:002014-06-11T17:09:16.040-07:005 Simple Tips for Technical Success when giving a Keynote Presentation<!--StartFragment-->
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have facilitated hundreds of conferences and witnessed many excellent presentations on
a range of topics. Frequently, the speakers are experts in their field and have useful,
interesting and compelling information to convey. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It
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clips. Incorporating multi media can add a great deal of interest and variety
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->If saving your PowerPoint presentation to a memory stick, you must
export the presentation as a package so all the embedded sound files are
included on the memory stick. Failure to do this will mean that the sound files
can not be located and will not play.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Video files should be in a common format such as Quicktime or a Windows
Media file. Incorporating a video file that has been saved in an unconventional
format may result in the file not playing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Providing a web link on a PowerPoint presentation to a YouTube video
file is risky. It relies on the internet connection of the conference room to
be stable and fast. The quality of the video file may also appear pixelated
depending on the resolution of the video. Presenting to a room whilst waiting
for a video to buffer can be cringeworthy. It is better to save the video file
onto your computer or memory stick so an internet connection is not required.
The video will play at the correct speed and it can be saved at a higher
resolution.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Turning up with a memory stick as you are about to give your
presentation does not allow any opportunity to screen or test the presentation.
Everything may work correctly, but if it does not then there is no time to make
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data projector or an external monitor. The drivers required to display the
presentation to an external monitor are disabled. Whilst the presenter can see
their presentation on their laptop, the presentation will not display to
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Daniel Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01457571178752398707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410633139393413415.post-10812360603902261702013-05-29T21:25:00.004-07:002013-05-29T21:25:58.956-07:00Lions Den - A New ACE Activity<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lions Den is the latest activity from the ACE Team Building Institute. It is loosely based on the English reality TV show - Dragon's Den. It involves teams pitching an idea that can make a difference to their business. The pitch is evaluated by senior management within the organisation.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wonder how Steve Jobs would go pitching his idea for the iPad to the Lions:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more team building ideas, check out the ACE website: <a href="http://www.acetraining.com.au/">www.acetraining.com.au</a></span>Daniel Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01457571178752398707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410633139393413415.post-90325906286069771372013-03-27T22:20:00.002-07:002013-03-27T22:20:54.218-07:00ACE Game Show - A FUNN Event<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This week, I would like to discuss the benefits of a including an evening event during an off site retreat, in particular, the ACE Game Show.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the founders of experiential and adventure eduction, Karl Rohnke coined the term FUNN which stands for Functional Understanding Not Necessary. Basically, if an activity is fun, there does not need to be any other valid reason to do it. You don't need to analyse and justify the underlying value of the endeavour, if its' fun...just do it.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Having said that there are some good reasons to include an enjoyable experience, such as a Game Show into a conference dinner.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>1. Structured interaction</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Colleagues may spend years in the same company without interacting or getting to know each other. By giving people a common objective (winning the Game Show), people are relying on each other for their success. The Game Show has been designed to encourage interaction between team members.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>2. Share knowledge </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The questions, rounds and activities that comprise the Game Show rely on knowledge from different eras. For example, a music round, called Then Again requires teams to identify the original musical artist and an artist that has covered the same song. Depending on the age of the delegates, it is common for people to be able to identify one of the artists, but they must use other people in their team to identify the other performer.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>3. Showcase different talents </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'Still waters run deep' and it's not until people are given the opportunity to shine, that you realise that they have hidden skills and abilities, such as the ability to play air guitar or the ability to balance six dice on an icy pole stick that is clenched between the participant's teeth.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>4. Share a common group experience </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Game Show extends throughout dinner, usually over 3 - 4 hours and culminates in a finale round and the crowning of the champions. There is a good variety of music, movies, games and activities. People want to win, but nobody seems to mind if they lose. The enjoyment is being involved in the event, and not knowing what is going to happen next.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These are just four reasons to include an ACE Game Show in your next conference, but you don't need a reason, because it is fun, and any activity that is fun does not need a reason..just do it.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information, go to <a href="http://www.acetraining.com.au/">www.acetraining.com.au</a></span>Daniel Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01457571178752398707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410633139393413415.post-15525645601047544752013-03-24T15:07:00.000-07:002013-03-24T15:07:05.195-07:00Top 3 Tips for Corporate Team Building
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">As published in Australian Business Solutions Magazine, edition 28 Feb/March 2013</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If we can agree that ‘practice makes perfect’,
then it would make sense that to improve teamwork requires practice. Athletes
and sports people endure regular and strenuous training sessions to improve
their fitness, skills and teamwork, yet practising teamwork in a work
environment is much less common.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A typical corporate team might undertake a
team building session once or twice a year as part of an annual offsite
retreat. If this is the case, then the team building session needs to be
targeted, relevant and memorable if it is going to make a difference back at
work for the rest of the year.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, how do you improve an organisation? It
sounds like a daunting, perhaps insurmountable question. According to
Organisational Behaviour Theory it can be achieved in two ways. You can change
the organisational structure or you can improve the effectiveness of the people
within the organisation.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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People<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Improving the structure can be separated into
three main areas. Firstly you can re-structure the number of vertical layers
within the organisational chart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In a
fast changing environment, companies may attempt to flatten the structure to
increase flexibility. The number of horizontal departments can also be altered.
Secondly, it is possible to review the systems and processes. Documented
processes and training programs allows for a consistency of delivery within the
organisation. Thirdly it is possible to look at the decision making processes
and either centralize or decentralize. All of these options are time consuming
and costly with questionable long term benefits. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tip 1 -
Improve the People<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Team building and team development is a
strategy of improving results by increasing the effectiveness of the people
within the organisation. There is no doubt that creativity and empowerment are
two of the most effective ways to improve performance. People that are engaged
in their work, empowered to make decisions and motivated to show initiative are
invaluable.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">However you need three things for individuals
to be effective. Firstly you need people to have the appropriate technical and
process skills to complete the job. Secondly you need staff that are suitably
motivated. Thirdly, management need to provide an opportunity for staff to use
their skills. It makes sense that having well trained staff that are either not
motivated or not given appropriate opportunities will have negative consequences.
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It may not be surprising that teams provide
an excellent means for individuals to share ideas, show initiative and make
decisions. Teams are one of the simplest methods for unleashing individual
creativity, empowerment and problem solving. Improving individual communication
and problem solving skills is the bedrock for the next tip.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tip 2 –
Improve the Team<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Putting people into teams is not enough to
guarantee improved results. There needs to be a systematic and consistent way
that teams work together. In a team building program, an educational or theory
component provides the basis for people to understand the various phases
involved in team based problem solving.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The theory can be practiced and reinforced through a variety of suitable
challenges. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">An appropriate team building program should be
matched to the group size, time frame and industry so that is relevant with the
right amount of challenge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whilst the session
may appear to be unrelated to the core functions of the organisation, the
purpose of an experiential exercise is to simulate the group dynamics that can
occur at work within a shortened time frame and to provide opportunities for
discussion and learning. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tip 3 -
Improve the Organisation<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As teams develop the skills required to solve
complex problems, their productivity and morale typically improve. This
observation is supported by psychological research that has shown that work
satisfaction is closely linked to work place performance. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However the natural predisposition for teams
to become tribal or insular needs to be overcome. Team building programs can
highlight and overcome this tendency through a carefully designed multi team
experiential exercise. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A positive result does not happen by chance.
Teams that are successful are able to apply the theories of teamwork and organisational
learning into a tangible experience. They are able to demonstrate the
behaviours required to plan, innovate and problem solve. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Team building provides an opportunity to highlight
that teamwork is a strategic choice that requires sharing information and ideas
within and across teams for the benefit of the organisation.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span><img src="webkit-fake-url://C7BD2D7C-CE89-4126-9F10-BF00E3B84559/application.pdf" /></h2>
<!--EndFragment-->Daniel Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01457571178752398707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2410633139393413415.post-73890913017220771942013-03-19T23:07:00.000-07:002013-03-19T23:09:24.952-07:00Healthy Team Building<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Clients often ask me 'how often should we do team building?' and I think they are expecting me to say 'once a year', but it's not that simple. If a patient asked a doctor, 'how often should I be concerned about my health?, I don't think the doctor would say that they should go on a health retreat for a couple of days and then they will be fine. Team building, like health, should be something that is embedded into the daily routine and reinforced every day.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">An interesting case study with a leading university that wanted to improve teamwork amongst their graduates incorporated a holistic approach. They changed the recruitment or entry criteria to actively select candidates that had a history of social and community responsibility. Assessment procedures were revised to encourage collaboration and a ranking system was abolished. The curriculum was redesigned to incorporate team based learning tasks. The change was noticeable within an year, and after twelve years, there has been a huge positive change in the culture of the medical students and graduating doctors.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information about team building or to request a quotation, please check out our website <a href="http://www.acetraining.com.au/">www.acetraining.com.au</a></span>Daniel Cohenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01457571178752398707noreply@blogger.com0