Take the Fear Out of Team Building

2023 Annual
Attendees will learn the basic dos and don'ts for planning team building experiences, as well a experience first-hand applications, by participation.

REPEATED TUESDAY AT 2:00pm

What is the first thing you think of when you hear (or read) 'team building'? Why does team building, whether you spell it as one word or two, have such a negative connotation to so many? For those who are naturally active and/or outgoing, team building is often welcomed with open arms; however, for those who are introverted, and/or less athletically inclined, it's often a cause of hesitation, fear, and anxiety. By conducting a series of short surveys, Matt garnered the common opinions, and misconceptions, of what team building is, and he's sharing his findings, and solutions, with the world through his speaking engagements and his book, TAKE THE FEAR OUT OF TEAM BUILDING. Team building is more than zip lining, trust falls, and slide show presentations. Are you still feeling skeptical? It's time you participated in this interactive (yes, attendees will partake in some simple, communal activities), informative, and engaging presentation.

Learning Objectives:

  • Hear why 'team building' is not a 'bad word'.
  • Discover what positive team building experiences entail.
  • Remove fear and anxiety around both the words, and acts, of team building.
  • Learn when and how to host a productive team building experience beneficial to everyone on a team.
  • Discuss how team building may provide a 'mix up' of roles, responsibilities, & leadership opportunities.

In-person session offerings are on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Date(s) & Time(s): 
Monday, June 12, 2023 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Presenter: 

Matt May

Matt
May

After several years producing and facilitating team building programs for a variety of companies, Matt May recognized that there was an alternate way to provide engaging, interactive experiences. As a result, he created Premier Team Building & Interactive Experiences®, delivering programs nation-wide, and abroad. As the company’s president, he is responsible for the design & development of its experiences, overseeing the production and facilitation of these programs, customer support, and staff training. Additionally, in his career, May has served as a producer, director, manager, administrator, educator, and consultant for various event and live entertainment, theatrical, and educational organizations.

 

Location: 
N229
Session Type: 
Concurrent Session
Competency: 
Interpersonal (Behavioral)
People (Technical)
Intended Audience: 
Mid-Level
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