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6 Tips for Ropes Course First Timers

6 Tips for Ropes Course First Timers

Corporate give-back activities such as our Helping Hands program, Life Cycles and The Board Meeting are some of the best corporate team building events you could do, but if you're looking for something very active, look no further than a...

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Philanthropy in Action: Beyond Giving

Philanthropy in Action: Beyond Giving

Boost employee performance with strategies like clear goal-setting, regular training, and fostering collaboration. By addressing issues like poor communication and unclear objectives, employers can create a positive work environment that enhances productivity, trust, and morale, driving organizational success.

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Gayle Hutchinson and Lain Hensley

Gayle Hutchinson - Ep. #18

Breaking the Glass Ceiling - Gayle Hutchinson Gayle Hutchinson is California State University of Chico's first female president in the college's 135-year history. Pushed into the deep end at the start of her presidency, she hit the ground running to...

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Reprogram Your Mind: How to Overcome Negativity

Reprogram Your Mind: How to Overcome Negativity

Reprogram Your Mind: How to Overcome Negativity We’ve all heard them: “The meeting is going to be a waste of time.” “Kids today are selfish.” “This isn’t going to work.” “A virtual team is naturally disconnected.” “You’re too young to...

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Scrambling to Pivot From an In-Person Meeting to Hybrid or Virtual Programs?

Scrambling to Pivot From an In-Person Meeting to Hybrid or Virtual Programs?

Scrambling to pivot from an in-person meeting to hybrid or virtual programs? You’re not alone—and you’re not out of options. At Odyssey Teams, we understand the pressure of last-minute changes, shifting logistics, and the need to keep your team engaged,...

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- Return On Inspiration: The ROI That Really Matters

Return On Inspiration: The ROI That Really Matters

Today I woke up with a new perspective of ROI. Return On Inspiration. I know ROI is a common business term referring to Return On Investment, but have we ever tried to measure the Return On Inspiration? We all know...

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Effective Teamwork is Powerful

Effective Teamwork is Powerful

Effective Teamwork Is Powerful We’ve all witnessed the magic of effective teamwork. Whether it’s a championship-winning sports team or a high-performing organization, their success rarely hinges on individual brilliance alone. Instead, it stems from the ability to align diverse skills,...

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Top 5 Reasons to Host Corporate Give Back Activities

Top 5 Reasons to Host Corporate Give Back Activities

Traditional team-building retreats are being replaced by purpose-driven experiences like the Build-a-Hand® Project, Life Cycles (Build-a-Bike), Playhouse Challenge, and The Board Meeting. These activities blend community impact with employee engagement, offering companies a meaningful way to connect teams and elevate their brand.

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Build-A-Hand

Build-A-Hand® - Corporate Social Responsibility and Teambuilding, Together!

Embraced by the world’s best teams and leaders, the Build-A-Hand® program continues to make virtual teambuilding more virtuous and in-person events life-changing. 60,000 prosthetic hands have been funded, built and donated to amputees in over 80 countries through the award-winning...

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