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Create workplaces where genuine connections fuel growth and success. Whether you're sparking motivation, strengthening collaboration, or building dream teams, discover practical ways to nurture an environment where everyone thrives naturally.
Level up your employee performance reviews with these winning phrases
Performance reviews can be nerve-wracking for managers and employees alike. Research shows that poorly conducted performance reviews can lead to frustration, negative competitiveness among teams, and a decreased willingness to take risks.
William Haigen
Top executive coaching management software tips from Canva
The primary role of an executive leader is to make strategic, high-level decisions that steer the company toward success. In a time when the future is clouded by uncertainty, those choices become even more challenging and higher stake. As a result, CEOs and other C-suite executives need more support than ever — not only to make the right decisions but also to look after their own mental and physical well-being.
Emma Norris
Nurturing team well-being through meaningful team retrospectives
In an ever-evolving business landscape where global growth prospects remain gloomy,1 companies need to focus on retaining top talent. A good way to do this is to create a supportive work environment that fosters a sense of connection. A team retrospective is effective for managing stress and uncertainty and is a powerful tool for boosting team spirit.
Aleney de Winter 
How to run a team dynamics workshop to supercharge your team
No two teams are exactly alike — each has its own unique 'fingerprint', shaped by the distinct traits and personalities of its members. In a modern world where remote work has become the norm, these dynamics aren't necessarily easy to see. However, they're always there under the surface, steering how teams communicate, collaborate, and work towards common goals.
Emma Norris
Why you're failing at developing high-performance work teams
There's tons of advice out there on developing and sustaining high-performance work teams—so why are organizations still struggling to do it? Nearly 1 in 5 new hires quit in their first week1, and the 68% who stay but aren't engaged with their work2 cost the global economy roughly $7.8 trillion a year in lost productivity.3 Yikes.
Amy Rigby
Break the virtual ice: Building rapport in online meetings
We’ve all been there: you’re in a virtual meeting, the screen is filled with faces you vaguely recognize, and the silence is so deafening you could hear a virtual pin drop. From uncomfortable silences to stilted questions (and even more stilted answers), cringe-worthy moments are common in online interactions. In fact, in a 2021 global Statista survey, 22% of respondents said they found awkward small talk a challenge during virtual meetings.
Olly Adeyemi
Team building icebreakers: 80+ Games to energize meetings
Ready to bring more energy and connection to your meetings? These team-building icebreakers create natural opportunities for your team to share, laugh, and build trust together—whether you're meeting in the office or virtually. 🌟
Timothy Boluwatife