Outback Team Building & Training Blog

Actionable tips, expert advice, downloadable guides, exclusive interviews, and more on team building, training, coaching – and everything related to employee engagement

The Ultimate Corporate Event Planning Checklist 

This comprehensive corporate event planning checklist covers every detail you might need to think about before, during, and after your event.

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How Continuous Employee Training Programs Drive Business Growth

Learn how continuous employee training can help drive business growth. Discover strategies for improving your employee training process.

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22 Leadership Retreat Activities to Try in 2025

When you’re picking leadership retreat activities, each one should be strategically selected to meet a specific goal. In this article, we’ll help you pick leadership retreat activities that meet your goals by explaining the outcome you can expect to achieve from each.

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Sales Team Building Activities to Boost Performance

Discover the best sales team building activities to boost performance, enhance collaboration, and drive results. Engage your team with fun, effective exercises that improve communication and motivation. Read more!

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10 Steps for Flawless Corporate Event Planning  

Planning a corporate event can feel overwhelming, but with the right strategy, it doesn’t have to be. Here are 10 steps organize a seamless event—whether it’s an in-person gathering, a hybrid experience, or a virtual session.

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How to Plan a Company Retreat in 7 Steps

Your company retreat should be just as exciting for employees as it is useful for your business. Check out this online guide to get free planning tips.

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10 Effective Hybrid Team Building Activities

Boost collaboration and engagement with these 10 effective hybrid team building activities. Strengthen connections between remote and in-office employees with fun and interactive exercises!

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55+ Fun and Engaging Ideas for Corporate Events That Your Team Will Actually Enjoy 

In this resource, you'll discover 55+ fun, engaging ideas for corporate events that your colleagues will actually enjoy and benefit from.

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5 Tips for Turning Hybrid Team Conflict Into Growth Opportunities 

Hybrid teams naturally face conflict—but that’s not a weakness. It’s an opportunity. This article explores how to transform workplace disagreements into powerful moments of growth, innovation, and stronger team collaboration. 

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The 6 Subtle Signs of Conflict in Hybrid Teams (And How to Fix It) 

In a hybrid team, tension and conflict don’t always show up as a heated argument or passive aggressive emails. Learn how to recognize the warning signs and resolve issues before they spiral.

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5 Team Building Strategies Every SaaS Company Should Adopt

Boost collaboration and productivity in your SaaS company with these 5 proven team-building strategies. Build communication, trust, and innovation for a high-performing team.

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Effective Team Building for Employees Who Don’t Get Along

Struggling with workplace conflicts? Learn effective team-building strategies to help employees who don’t get along collaborate better, boost productivity, and create a more positive work environment.

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Team Building for Gen Z: Engaging the New Workforce

Discover effective team building strategies for Gen Z! Learn how to engage, motivate, and retain the new workforce with innovative approaches that enhance collaboration and productivity.

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6 Tips to Help Your Team Avoid Conflict in a Virtual Environment

Workplace conflict is hard to avoid, especially in a virtual work environment. In this article, you'll learn tips and tactics you can use to help reduce virtual work conflicts and mitigate those that do arise.

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5 Ways to Promote Your Team Building Activity at work

Want to promote your team building activity at work and get your colleagues excited to take part? Here are five simple things you can do.

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Emerging Trends in CSR for 2025 and Beyond

Explore key CSR trends for 2025, from sustainability and ethical AI to social impact and philanthropic team building activities.

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How to Plan a Team Building Activity That Isn’t “Corny”

There is nothing worse than a “corny” team building activity that has everyone rolling their eyes. Check out five ways you can make sure everyone genuinely has fun at your next employee event.

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Employee Listening Strategies for Remote or Hybrid Employees

Explore top strategies for employee listening to boost engagement and communication in remote and hybrid teams.

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Employee Well-Being: How to Create a Happy Workplace in 2025

Learn strategies to enhance employee well-being and create a happy workplace in 2025, with tips on boosting morale.

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The Top 5 Team Building Trends for 2025 

In this article, Jules Joyce, President of Outback Team Building and Training, shares her thoughts on the trends we can expect to see in team building in the year ahead.  

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Designing Employee Recognition Programs That Celebrate Cultural Diversity

Employee recognition is more than a standard HR practice; it’s a strategic lever for building a connected and inclusive workplace. Not to mention, 44% of people believe it’s the single biggest reason for quitting a job.  This just goes to show that generic, one-size-fits-all programs fail to reflect the rich diversity of today’s global workforce. […]

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How to Plan a Successful Team Building Event in 11 Easy Steps

Planning a team building event can seem overwhelming, especially if you’ve never done it before. Here are 11 steps you can take to simplify your planning process and organize a memorable and fun event.

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7 Reasons Why Team Building is Vital for Company Culture

Team building can improve team performance, conflict resolution, and, most importantly, your company culture. There are many other benefits, too, including a more engaged workforce, better interpersonal relationships, and a more positive work environment. So, how do you use team building to build a positive and productive company culture? Continue reading to find out.  What […]

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7 End of Year Celebration Ideas for Work

This guide offers a variety of fun end-of-year celebration ideas to bring your team together, from casual retreats and award ceremonies to delightful office potlucks. Let’s explore some easy yet fun celebration ideas to make your end-of-year work festivities a hit!

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5 Low-Cost Team-Building Activities for Holiday Office Parties

How to increase your team’s confidence and sales performance using tips such as deploying role-play and workshops.

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