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<\/h4>\nFrom corporate groups to remote employees and everything in between, the key to a strong business is creating a close-knit team. In this comprehensive case study, we look at how real-world organizations benefited from team building, training, and coaching programs tailored to their exact needs.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/h4>\nUpdated: December 21, 2021<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nWe\u2019re big believers in the benefits of <\/span><\/span>team building<\/span><\/span><\/a>, <\/span><\/span>training and development<\/span><\/span><\/a>, and <\/span><\/span>coaching and consulting<\/span><\/span><\/a> programs. That\u2019s why our passion for helping teams achieve their goals is at the core of everything we do. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\nAt Outback Team Building & Training, <\/span><\/span>our brand promis<\/span><\/span>e<\/span><\/span> is<\/span><\/span> to be <\/span><\/span>recommended<\/span><\/span>, flexible, <\/span><\/span>and <\/span><\/span>fast.<\/span><\/span> Because we understand that when it comes to building a stronger and more close-knit team, there\u2019s no one-size-fits-all formula. Each of our customers have a unique set of challenges, goals, and definitions of success. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\nAnd they look to us to support them in three key ways: <\/span><\/span>making their lives easy by taking on the complexities of organizing a team building or training event; acting fast so that they can get their event planned and refocus on all the other tasks they have on their plates, and giving them the confidence that they\u2019ll get an event their team will benefit from \u2013 and enjoy. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\nIn this definitive team building case study<\/a>, we\u2019ll do a deep dive into real-world solutions we provided for our customers. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\nTable Of Contents<\/div>show<\/div><\/div>- 4 Unique Team Building Events & Training Programs Custom-Tailored for Customer Needs <\/a><\/li>
- 1. A Custom Charity Event for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation <\/strong><\/a><\/li>
- 2. How Principia Built a Stronger Company Culture Even with its Remote Employees Working Hundreds of Miles Apart <\/a><\/li>
- 3. Custom Change Management Program for the Royal Canadian Mint<\/a><\/li>
- 4. Greenfield Global Uses Express Team Building to Boost Morale and Camaraderie During a Challenging Project<\/a><\/li><\/ul>
- 5 Virtual Team Building Activities to Help Remote Teams Reconnect<\/a><\/li>
- 1. How MyZone Used Virtual Team Building to Boost Employee Morale During COVID-19<\/a><\/li>
- 2. <\/strong>AmeriCorps Equips 90 Temporary Staff Members for Success with Midyear Virtual Group Training Sessions<\/a><\/li>
- 3. <\/strong>How Microsoft’s Azure Team Used Virtual Team Building to Lift Spirits During the COVID-19 Pandemic <\/a><\/li>
- 4. <\/strong>Helping the Indiana CPA Society Host a Virtual Team Building Activity That Even the Most \u201cZoom Fatigued\u201d Guests Would Love<\/a><\/li>
- 5. <\/strong>Stemcell Brightens Up the Holiday Season for its Cross-Departmental Team with a Virtually-Hosted Team Building Activity<\/a><\/li><\/ul>
- 3 Momentum-Driving Events for Legacy Customers<\/a><\/li>
- 1. How a Satellite Employee \u201cGarnered the Reputation\u201d as Her Team\u2019s Pro Event Planner<\/a><\/li>
- 2. Why PlentyOfFish Continues to Choose \u2018The Amazing Race\u2019 for Their Company Retreat<\/a><\/li>
- 3. How Team Building Helped Microsoft Employees Donate a Truckload of Food<\/a><\/li><\/ul>
- 4 Successful Activities Executed on Extremely Tight Timelines<\/a><\/li>
- 1. Finding a Last-Minute Activity Over a Holiday<\/a><\/li>
- 2. From Inquiry to Custom Call in Under 30 Minutes<\/a><\/li>
- 3. A Perfect Group Activity Organized in One Business Day<\/a><\/li>
- 4. Delivering Team Building for Charity in Under One Week<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
4 Unique Team Building Events & Training Programs Custom-Tailored for Customer Needs <\/h2>\n\n\n![\"two](\"https:\/\/www.outbackteambuilding.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/case-study-bill-malinda-gates-foundation.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWe know that every team has different needs and goals which is why we are adept at being flexible and have mastered the craft of creating custom events for any specifications. <\/p>\n\n\n
1. A Custom Charity Event for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n![\"five](\"https:\/\/www.outbackteambuilding.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/December_-_CS-_Principia_Case_Study_Feature.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhen the Seattle, Washington<\/a>-based head office of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation \u2013 a world-renowned philanthropic organization \u2013 approached us in search of a unique charity event, we knew we needed to deliver something epic. Understanding that their team had effectively done it all when it comes to charity events, it was important for them to be able to get together as a team and give back in new ways<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOur team decided the best way to do this was to create a brand-new event for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation which had never been executed before. We created an entirely new charitable event \u2013 Bookworm Builders \u2013 for them and their team loved it! It allowed them to give back to their community, collaborate, get creative, and work together for a common goal. Bookworm Builders has since gone on to become a staple activity for tons of other Outback Team Building & Training customers! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To learn more about how it all came together, read the case study: A Custom Charity Event for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n2. How Principia Built a Stronger Company Culture Even with its Remote Employees Working Hundreds of Miles Apart <\/h3>\n\n\n![\"nine](\"https:\/\/www.outbackteambuilding.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/RCM-CaseStudy-CustomChangeManagementProgram.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWho said hosting an impactful training program means having your full team in the same place at the same time? Principia refused to let distance prevent them from having a great team, so they contacted us to help them find a solution. Their goals were to find better ways of working together and to create a closer-knit company culture among their 20 employees and contractors living in various parts of the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We worked with Principia to host an Emotional Intelligence<\/a> skill development training event customized to work perfectly for their remote team. The result was a massive positive impact for the company. They found they experienced improved employee alignment with a focus on company culture, as well as more emotionally aware and positive day-to-day interactions. In fact, the team made a 100% unanimous decision to bring back Outback for additional training sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTo learn more about this unique situation, read the full case study: How Principia Built a Stronger Company Culture Even with its Remote Employees Working Hundreds of Miles Apart<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n3. Custom Change Management Program for the Royal Canadian Mint<\/h3>\n\n\n
We know that employee training that is tailored to your organization can make the difference between an effective program and a waste of company time. That\u2019s why our team jumped at the opportunity to facilitate a series of custom development sessions to help the Royal Canadian Mint discover the tools they needed to manage a large change within their organization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We hosted three custom sessions to help the organization recognize the changes that needed to be made, gain the necessary skills to effectively manage the change, and define a strategy to implement the change: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Session One:<\/strong> The first session was held in November and focused on preparing over 65 employees for change within the company.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Session Two:<\/strong> In December, the Mint\u2019s leadership team participated in a program that provided the skills and mindset required to lead employees through change.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Session Three:<\/strong> The final session in February provided another group of 65 employees with guidance on how to implement the change. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
To learn more, read the full case study: Custom Change Management Program for the Royal Canadian Mint<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n4. Greenfield Global Uses Express Team Building to Boost Morale and Camaraderie During a Challenging Project<\/h3>\n\n\n![\"Person](\"https:\/\/www.outbackteambuilding.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pexels-diva-plavalaguna-6937660-scaled.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhen Greenfield Global gathered a team of its A-Players to undertake a massive, challenging project, they knew it was important to build rapports among colleagues, encourage collaboration, and have some fun together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, we helped them host an Express Clue Murder Mystery<\/a> event where their team used their unique individual strengths and problem-solving approaches in order to collaboratively solve challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTo learn more, read the full case study: Greenfield Global Uses Express Team Building to Boost Morale and Camaraderie During a Challenging Project<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n5 Virtual Team Building Activities to Help Remote Teams Reconnect<\/h2>\n\n\n![\"a](\"https:\/\/www.outbackteambuilding.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/OTB_VTB_SampleImage-5-768x510-1.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhen the COVID-19 pandemic struck, we were proud to be able to continue supporting our customers’ goals with virtual team building activities and group training sessions. <\/p>\n\n\n
1. How MyZone Used Virtual Team Building<\/a> to Boost Employee Morale During COVID-19<\/h3>\n\n\n![\"a](\"https:\/\/www.outbackteambuilding.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/virtual-clue-murder-mystery-3-1024x583-1-1.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWith remote work being mandated as self-quarantine requirements are enforced on a global scale, companies began seeking ways to keep their newly-remote teams engaged and ensure morale remained as high as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And MyZone was no exception. When the company found themselves feeling the effects of low employee morale and engagement, they noticed a decrease in productivity and motivation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To make matters even more difficult, MyZone\u2019s team works remotely with employees all over the world. This physical distancing makes it challenging for them to build a strong rapport, reinforce team dynamics, and boost morale and engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The company was actively searching for an activity to help bring their employees closer together during this challenging time but kept running into a consistent issue: the majority of the team building activities they could find were meant to be done in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They reached out to Outback Team Building and Training and we were able to help them achieve their goals with a Virtual Clue Murder Mystery<\/a> team building activity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n
2. <\/strong>AmeriCorps Equips 90 Temporary Staff Members for Success with Midyear Virtual Group Training Sessions<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n![\"four](\"https:\/\/www.outbackteambuilding.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/virtual-code-break-1-1024x705-1.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAmeriCorps members are dedicated to relieving the suffering of those who have been impacted by natural disasters. And to do so, they rely on the support of a team of temporary staff members who work one-year terms with the organization. These staff focus on disseminating emergency preparedness information and even providing immediate assistance to victims of a disaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During its annual midyear training period, AmeriCorps gathers its entire team of temporary staff for a week of professional development seminars aimed at both helping them during their term with the company as well as equipping them with skills they can use when they leave AmeriCorps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But when the COVID-19 pandemic got underway, AmeriCorps was forced to quickly re-evaluate the feasibility of its midyear training sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That’s when they reached out to Outback. Rather than having to cancel their midyear training entirely, we were able to help them achieve their desired results with four virtual group training sessions: Clear Communication<\/a>, Performance Management Fundamentals<\/a>, Emotional Intelligence<\/a>, and Practical Time Management<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFind all the details in the full case study: AmeriCorps Equips 90 Temporary Staff Members for Success with Midyear Virtual Training Sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n
3. <\/strong>How Microsoft’s Azure Team Used Virtual Team Building to Lift Spirits During the COVID-19 Pandemic <\/h3>\n\n\n![\"Woman](\"https:\/\/www.outbackteambuilding.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-08-16T194844.460.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWith the COVID-19 pandemic taking a significant toll on the morale of its employees, Microsoft’s Azure team knew they were overdue for an uplifting event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was critical for their team building event to help staff reconnect and reengage with one another. But since the team was working remotely, the activity needed to be hosted virtually and still be fun, engaging, and light-hearted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When they reached out to Outback Team Building and Training, we discussed the team’s goals and quickly identified a Virtual Clue Murder Mystery<\/a> as the perfect activity to help their team get together online and have some fun together.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information, check out the entire case study: How Microsoft’s Azure Team Used Virtual Team Building to Lift Spirits During the COVID-19 Pandemic.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n4. <\/strong>Helping the Indiana CPA Society Host a Virtual Team Building Activity That Even the Most \u201cZoom Fatigued\u201d Guests Would Love<\/h3>\n\n\n![\"Illustration](\"https:\/\/www.outbackteambuilding.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/video-conference-5964262_1280-1024x614.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Indiana CPA Society is the go-to resource for the state\u2019s certified public accountants. The organization supports CPAs with everything from continuing education to networking events and even advocacy or potential legislation issues that could affect them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But as the time approached for one of INCPAS\u2019 annual Thanksgiving event, the Indiana CPA Society’s Social Committee needed to plan a modified, pandemic-friendly event for a group of people who were burnt out my online meetings and experiencing Zoom fatigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, we helped the team with a Self-Hosted Virtual Code Break<\/a> team building activity that INCPAS staff loved so much, the <\/strong>organization decided to host a second event for its Young Pros and volunteers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor INCPAS\u2019 Social Committee, the pressure to put on an event that everyone will enjoy is something that\u2019s always on their mind when planning out activities. And their event lived up to their hopes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information, check out the entire case study: Helping the Indiana CPA Society Host a Virtual Team Building Activity That Even the Most \u201cZoom Fatigued\u201d Guests Would Love<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n5. <\/strong>Stemcell Brightens Up the Holiday Season for its Cross-Departmental Team with a Virtually-Hosted Team Building Activity<\/h3>\n\n\n![\"Creative](\"https:\/\/www.outbackteambuilding.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/pexels-olly-5046307-scaled.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhen Stemcell was looking for a way to celebrate the holidays, lift its team members\u2019 spirits, and help connect cross-departmental teams during the pandemic, they contacted us to help host the perfect team building activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They tasked us with finding an event that would help team members connect, get in the holiday spirit, and learn more about the business from one another during the midst of a stressful and challenging time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, we helped them host a festive, virtually-hosted Holiday Hijinks<\/a> team building activity for employees from across the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more information, check out the entire case study: Stemcell Brightens Up the Holiday Season for its Cross-Departmental Team with a Virtually-Hosted Team Building Activity<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n3 Momentum-Driving Events for Legacy Customers<\/h2>\n\n\n![\"a](\"https:\/\/www.outbackteambuilding.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_0161.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWe take pride in being recommended by more than 14,000 corporate groups because it means that we\u2019ve earned their trust through delivering impactful results. <\/p>\n\n\n
1. How a Satellite Employee \u201cGarnered the Reputation\u201d as Her Team\u2019s Pro Event Planner<\/h3>\n\n\n
We\u2019ve been in this business for a long time, and we know that not everybody who\u2019s planning a corporate event is a professional event planner. But no matter if it\u2019s their first time planning an event or their tenth, we love<\/em> to help make our customers look good in front of their team. And when an employee at Satellite Healthcare was tasked with planning a team building event for 15 of her colleagues, she reached out to us \u2013 and we set out to do just that!<\/p>\n\n\n\nOur customer needed a collaborative activity that would help a diverse group of participants get to know each other, take her little to no time to plan, and would resonate with the entire group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With that in mind, we helped her facilitate a Military Support Mission<\/a>. The event was a huge success and her colleagues loved it. In fact, she has now garnered a reputation as the team member who knows how to put together an awesome team building event.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTo learn more, read the case study here: How a Satellite Employee \u201cGarnered the Reputation\u201d as Her Team\u2019s Pro Event Planner<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n2. Why PlentyOfFish Continues to Choose \u2018The Amazing Race\u2019 for Their Company Retreat<\/h3>\n\n\n![\"three](\"https:\/\/www.outbackteambuilding.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/POF-TheAmazingChase-Feature.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn 2013, international dating service POF (formerly known as PlentyOfFish) reached out to us in search of an exciting outdoor team building activity that they could easily put to work at their annual retreat in Whistler, B.C<\/a>. An innovative and creative company, they were in search of an activity that could help their 60 staff get to know each other better. They also wanted the event to be hosted so that they could sit back and enjoy the fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe solution? We helped them host their first-ever Amazing Race<\/a> team building event.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOur event was so successful that POF has now hosted The Amazing Race at their annual retreat for five consecutive years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTo learn more, check out our full case study: Why PlentyOfFish Continues to Choose \u2018The Amazing Race\u2019 for Their Company Retreat<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n3. How Team Building Helped Microsoft Employees Donate a Truckload of Food<\/h3>\n\n\n![\"a](\"https:\/\/www.outbackteambuilding.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/October_-How_team_building_helped_microsoft_employees_donate_a_truckload_of_food.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAs one of our longest-standing and most frequent collaborators, we know that Microsoft is always in search of new and innovative ways to bring their teams closer together. With a well-known reputation for being avid advocates of corporate social responsibility, Microsoft challenged us with putting together a charitable team building activity that would help their team bond outside the office and would be equal parts fun, interactive, and philanthropic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We analyzed which of our six charitable team building activities would be the best fit for their needs, and we landed on the perfect one: End-Hunger Games. In this event, the Microsoft team broke out into small groups, tackled challenges like relay races and target practice, and earned points in the form of non-perishable food items. Then, they used their cans and boxes of food to try and build the most impressive structure possible in a final, collaborative contest. As a result, they were able to donate a truckload of goods to the local food bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more details, check out the comprehensive case study: How Team Building Helped Microsoft Employees Donate a Truckload of Food<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n4 Successful Activities Executed on Extremely Tight Timelines<\/h2>\n\n\n
Time isn\u2019t always a luxury that\u2019s available to our customers when it comes to planning a great team activity which is why we make sure we are fast, agile, and can accommodate any timeline. <\/p>\n\n\n
1. Finding a Last-Minute Activity Over a Holiday<\/h3>\n\n\n![\"Finding](\"https:\/\/www.outbackteambuilding.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Finding-a-Last-Minute-Team-Building-Activity-Over-a-Holiday.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nNothing dampens your enjoyment of a holiday more than having to worry about work \u2013 even if it\u2019s something fun like a team building event. But for one T-Mobile employee, this was shaping up to be the case. That\u2019s because, on the day before the holiday weekend, she found out that she needed to organize a last-minute activity for the day after July Fourth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, she reached out to Outback Team Building & Training to see if there was anything we could do to help – in less than three business days. We were happy to be able to help offer her some peace of mind over her holiday weekend by recommending a quick and easy solution: a Code Break<\/a> team building activity. It was ready to go in less than three days, the activity organized was stress-free during her Fourth of July weekend, and, most importantly, all employees had a great experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more details, check out the full story here: Finding a Last-Minute Activity Over a Holiday<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n2. From Inquiry to Custom Call in Under 30 Minutes<\/h3>\n\n\n![\"From](\"https:\/\/www.outbackteambuilding.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/From-Inquiry-to-Custom-Call-in-Under-30-Minutes.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAt Outback Team Building & Training, we know our customers don\u2019t always have time on their side when it comes to planning and executing an event. Sometimes, they need answers right away so they can get to work on creating an unforgettable experience for their colleagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This was exactly the case when Black & McDonald approached us about a learning and development session that would meet the needs of their unique group, and not take too much time to plan. At 10:20 a.m., the organization reached out with an online inquiry. By 10:50 a.m., they had been connected with one of our training facilitators for a more in-depth conversation regarding their objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Three weeks later, a group of 14 Toronto, Ontario<\/a>-based Black & McDonald employees took part in a half-day tailor-made training program that was built around the objectives of the group, including topics such as emotional intelligence and influence, communication styles, and the value of vulnerability in a leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTo learn more about how this event was able to come together so quickly, check out the full story: From Inquiry to Custom Call in Under 30 Minutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n3. A Perfect Group Activity Organized in One Business Day<\/h3>\n\n\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.outbackteambuilding.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/A-Perfect-Group-Activity-Organized-in-One-Business-Day.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhen Conexus Credit Union contacted us on a Friday afternoon asking if we could facilitate a team building event for six employees the following Monday morning, we said, \u201cAbsolutely!\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The team at Conexus Credit Union were looking for an activity that would get the group\u2019s mind going and promote collaboration between colleagues. And we knew just what to recommend: Code Break Express<\/a> \u2013 an activity filled with brainteasers, puzzles, and riddles designed to test the group\u2019s mental strength. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Express version of Code Break was ideal for Conexus Credit Union\u2019s shorter time frame because our Express activities have fewer challenges and can be completed in an hour or less. They\u2019re self-hosted, so the company\u2019s group organizer was able to easily and efficiently run the activity on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To learn more about how we were able to come together and make this awesome event happen, take a look at our case study: A Perfect Group Activity Organized in One Business Day<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n4. Delivering Team Building for Charity in Under One Week<\/h3>\n\n\n![\"Delivering](\"https:\/\/www.outbackteambuilding.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Delivering-Team-Building-for-Charity-in-Under-One-Week.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWe\u2019ve been lucky enough to work with Accenture \u2013 a company which has appeared on FORTUNE\u2019s list of \u201cWorld\u2019s Most Admired Companies\u201d for 14 years in a row \u2013 on a number of team building activities in the past. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The organization approached us with a request to facilitate a philanthropic team building activity for 15 employees. The hitch? They needed the event to be planned, organized, and executed within one week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Staying true to our brand promise of being fast to act on behalf of our customers, our team got to work planning Accenture\u2019s event. We immediately put to work the experience of our Employee Engagement Consultants, the flexibility of our solutions, and the organization of our event coordinators. And six days later, Accenture\u2019s group was hard at work on a Charity Bike Buildathon<\/a>, building bikes for kids in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019re big believers in the benefits of <\/span><\/span>team building<\/span><\/span><\/a>, <\/span><\/span>training and development<\/span><\/span><\/a>, and <\/span><\/span>coaching and consulting<\/span><\/span><\/a> programs. That\u2019s why our passion for helping teams achieve their goals is at the core of everything we do. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n At Outback Team Building & Training, <\/span><\/span>our brand promis<\/span><\/span>e<\/span><\/span> is<\/span><\/span> to be <\/span><\/span>recommended<\/span><\/span>, flexible, <\/span><\/span>and <\/span><\/span>fast.<\/span><\/span> Because we understand that when it comes to building a stronger and more close-knit team, there\u2019s no one-size-fits-all formula. Each of our customers have a unique set of challenges, goals, and definitions of success. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n And they look to us to support them in three key ways: <\/span><\/span>making their lives easy by taking on the complexities of organizing a team building or training event; acting fast so that they can get their event planned and refocus on all the other tasks they have on their plates, and giving them the confidence that they\u2019ll get an event their team will benefit from \u2013 and enjoy. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n In this definitive team building case study<\/a>, we\u2019ll do a deep dive into real-world solutions we provided for our customers. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n We know that every team has different needs and goals which is why we are adept at being flexible and have mastered the craft of creating custom events for any specifications. <\/p>\n\n\n When the Seattle, Washington<\/a>-based head office of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation \u2013 a world-renowned philanthropic organization \u2013 approached us in search of a unique charity event, we knew we needed to deliver something epic. Understanding that their team had effectively done it all when it comes to charity events, it was important for them to be able to get together as a team and give back in new ways<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our team decided the best way to do this was to create a brand-new event for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation which had never been executed before. We created an entirely new charitable event \u2013 Bookworm Builders \u2013 for them and their team loved it! It allowed them to give back to their community, collaborate, get creative, and work together for a common goal. Bookworm Builders has since gone on to become a staple activity for tons of other Outback Team Building & Training customers! <\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more about how it all came together, read the case study: A Custom Charity Event for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n Who said hosting an impactful training program means having your full team in the same place at the same time? Principia refused to let distance prevent them from having a great team, so they contacted us to help them find a solution. Their goals were to find better ways of working together and to create a closer-knit company culture among their 20 employees and contractors living in various parts of the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We worked with Principia to host an Emotional Intelligence<\/a> skill development training event customized to work perfectly for their remote team. The result was a massive positive impact for the company. They found they experienced improved employee alignment with a focus on company culture, as well as more emotionally aware and positive day-to-day interactions. In fact, the team made a 100% unanimous decision to bring back Outback for additional training sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more about this unique situation, read the full case study: How Principia Built a Stronger Company Culture Even with its Remote Employees Working Hundreds of Miles Apart<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n We know that employee training that is tailored to your organization can make the difference between an effective program and a waste of company time. That\u2019s why our team jumped at the opportunity to facilitate a series of custom development sessions to help the Royal Canadian Mint discover the tools they needed to manage a large change within their organization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We hosted three custom sessions to help the organization recognize the changes that needed to be made, gain the necessary skills to effectively manage the change, and define a strategy to implement the change: <\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more, read the full case study: Custom Change Management Program for the Royal Canadian Mint<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n When Greenfield Global gathered a team of its A-Players to undertake a massive, challenging project, they knew it was important to build rapports among colleagues, encourage collaboration, and have some fun together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, we helped them host an Express Clue Murder Mystery<\/a> event where their team used their unique individual strengths and problem-solving approaches in order to collaboratively solve challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more, read the full case study: Greenfield Global Uses Express Team Building to Boost Morale and Camaraderie During a Challenging Project<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, we were proud to be able to continue supporting our customers’ goals with virtual team building activities and group training sessions. <\/p>\n\n\n With remote work being mandated as self-quarantine requirements are enforced on a global scale, companies began seeking ways to keep their newly-remote teams engaged and ensure morale remained as high as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And MyZone was no exception. When the company found themselves feeling the effects of low employee morale and engagement, they noticed a decrease in productivity and motivation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To make matters even more difficult, MyZone\u2019s team works remotely with employees all over the world. This physical distancing makes it challenging for them to build a strong rapport, reinforce team dynamics, and boost morale and engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The company was actively searching for an activity to help bring their employees closer together during this challenging time but kept running into a consistent issue: the majority of the team building activities they could find were meant to be done in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They reached out to Outback Team Building and Training and we were able to help them achieve their goals with a Virtual Clue Murder Mystery<\/a> team building activity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n AmeriCorps members are dedicated to relieving the suffering of those who have been impacted by natural disasters. And to do so, they rely on the support of a team of temporary staff members who work one-year terms with the organization. These staff focus on disseminating emergency preparedness information and even providing immediate assistance to victims of a disaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During its annual midyear training period, AmeriCorps gathers its entire team of temporary staff for a week of professional development seminars aimed at both helping them during their term with the company as well as equipping them with skills they can use when they leave AmeriCorps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But when the COVID-19 pandemic got underway, AmeriCorps was forced to quickly re-evaluate the feasibility of its midyear training sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That’s when they reached out to Outback. Rather than having to cancel their midyear training entirely, we were able to help them achieve their desired results with four virtual group training sessions: Clear Communication<\/a>, Performance Management Fundamentals<\/a>, Emotional Intelligence<\/a>, and Practical Time Management<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find all the details in the full case study: AmeriCorps Equips 90 Temporary Staff Members for Success with Midyear Virtual Training Sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n With the COVID-19 pandemic taking a significant toll on the morale of its employees, Microsoft’s Azure team knew they were overdue for an uplifting event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It was critical for their team building event to help staff reconnect and reengage with one another. But since the team was working remotely, the activity needed to be hosted virtually and still be fun, engaging, and light-hearted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When they reached out to Outback Team Building and Training, we discussed the team’s goals and quickly identified a Virtual Clue Murder Mystery<\/a> as the perfect activity to help their team get together online and have some fun together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information, check out the entire case study: How Microsoft’s Azure Team Used Virtual Team Building to Lift Spirits During the COVID-19 Pandemic.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n The Indiana CPA Society is the go-to resource for the state\u2019s certified public accountants. The organization supports CPAs with everything from continuing education to networking events and even advocacy or potential legislation issues that could affect them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But as the time approached for one of INCPAS\u2019 annual Thanksgiving event, the Indiana CPA Society’s Social Committee needed to plan a modified, pandemic-friendly event for a group of people who were burnt out my online meetings and experiencing Zoom fatigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, we helped the team with a Self-Hosted Virtual Code Break<\/a> team building activity that INCPAS staff loved so much, the <\/strong>organization decided to host a second event for its Young Pros and volunteers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For INCPAS\u2019 Social Committee, the pressure to put on an event that everyone will enjoy is something that\u2019s always on their mind when planning out activities. And their event lived up to their hopes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information, check out the entire case study: Helping the Indiana CPA Society Host a Virtual Team Building Activity That Even the Most \u201cZoom Fatigued\u201d Guests Would Love<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n When Stemcell was looking for a way to celebrate the holidays, lift its team members\u2019 spirits, and help connect cross-departmental teams during the pandemic, they contacted us to help host the perfect team building activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They tasked us with finding an event that would help team members connect, get in the holiday spirit, and learn more about the business from one another during the midst of a stressful and challenging time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, we helped them host a festive, virtually-hosted Holiday Hijinks<\/a> team building activity for employees from across the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information, check out the entire case study: Stemcell Brightens Up the Holiday Season for its Cross-Departmental Team with a Virtually-Hosted Team Building Activity<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n We take pride in being recommended by more than 14,000 corporate groups because it means that we\u2019ve earned their trust through delivering impactful results. <\/p>\n\n\n We\u2019ve been in this business for a long time, and we know that not everybody who\u2019s planning a corporate event is a professional event planner. But no matter if it\u2019s their first time planning an event or their tenth, we love<\/em> to help make our customers look good in front of their team. And when an employee at Satellite Healthcare was tasked with planning a team building event for 15 of her colleagues, she reached out to us \u2013 and we set out to do just that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our customer needed a collaborative activity that would help a diverse group of participants get to know each other, take her little to no time to plan, and would resonate with the entire group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With that in mind, we helped her facilitate a Military Support Mission<\/a>. The event was a huge success and her colleagues loved it. In fact, she has now garnered a reputation as the team member who knows how to put together an awesome team building event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more, read the case study here: How a Satellite Employee \u201cGarnered the Reputation\u201d as Her Team\u2019s Pro Event Planner<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n In 2013, international dating service POF (formerly known as PlentyOfFish) reached out to us in search of an exciting outdoor team building activity that they could easily put to work at their annual retreat in Whistler, B.C<\/a>. An innovative and creative company, they were in search of an activity that could help their 60 staff get to know each other better. They also wanted the event to be hosted so that they could sit back and enjoy the fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The solution? We helped them host their first-ever Amazing Race<\/a> team building event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our event was so successful that POF has now hosted The Amazing Race at their annual retreat for five consecutive years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more, check out our full case study: Why PlentyOfFish Continues to Choose \u2018The Amazing Race\u2019 for Their Company Retreat<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n As one of our longest-standing and most frequent collaborators, we know that Microsoft is always in search of new and innovative ways to bring their teams closer together. With a well-known reputation for being avid advocates of corporate social responsibility, Microsoft challenged us with putting together a charitable team building activity that would help their team bond outside the office and would be equal parts fun, interactive, and philanthropic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We analyzed which of our six charitable team building activities would be the best fit for their needs, and we landed on the perfect one: End-Hunger Games. In this event, the Microsoft team broke out into small groups, tackled challenges like relay races and target practice, and earned points in the form of non-perishable food items. Then, they used their cans and boxes of food to try and build the most impressive structure possible in a final, collaborative contest. As a result, they were able to donate a truckload of goods to the local food bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more details, check out the comprehensive case study: How Team Building Helped Microsoft Employees Donate a Truckload of Food<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n Time isn\u2019t always a luxury that\u2019s available to our customers when it comes to planning a great team activity which is why we make sure we are fast, agile, and can accommodate any timeline. <\/p>\n\n\n Nothing dampens your enjoyment of a holiday more than having to worry about work \u2013 even if it\u2019s something fun like a team building event. But for one T-Mobile employee, this was shaping up to be the case. That\u2019s because, on the day before the holiday weekend, she found out that she needed to organize a last-minute activity for the day after July Fourth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, she reached out to Outback Team Building & Training to see if there was anything we could do to help – in less than three business days. We were happy to be able to help offer her some peace of mind over her holiday weekend by recommending a quick and easy solution: a Code Break<\/a> team building activity. It was ready to go in less than three days, the activity organized was stress-free during her Fourth of July weekend, and, most importantly, all employees had a great experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For more details, check out the full story here: Finding a Last-Minute Activity Over a Holiday<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n At Outback Team Building & Training, we know our customers don\u2019t always have time on their side when it comes to planning and executing an event. Sometimes, they need answers right away so they can get to work on creating an unforgettable experience for their colleagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This was exactly the case when Black & McDonald approached us about a learning and development session that would meet the needs of their unique group, and not take too much time to plan. At 10:20 a.m., the organization reached out with an online inquiry. By 10:50 a.m., they had been connected with one of our training facilitators for a more in-depth conversation regarding their objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Three weeks later, a group of 14 Toronto, Ontario<\/a>-based Black & McDonald employees took part in a half-day tailor-made training program that was built around the objectives of the group, including topics such as emotional intelligence and influence, communication styles, and the value of vulnerability in a leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more about how this event was able to come together so quickly, check out the full story: From Inquiry to Custom Call in Under 30 Minutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n When Conexus Credit Union contacted us on a Friday afternoon asking if we could facilitate a team building event for six employees the following Monday morning, we said, \u201cAbsolutely!\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n The team at Conexus Credit Union were looking for an activity that would get the group\u2019s mind going and promote collaboration between colleagues. And we knew just what to recommend: Code Break Express<\/a> \u2013 an activity filled with brainteasers, puzzles, and riddles designed to test the group\u2019s mental strength. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Express version of Code Break was ideal for Conexus Credit Union\u2019s shorter time frame because our Express activities have fewer challenges and can be completed in an hour or less. They\u2019re self-hosted, so the company\u2019s group organizer was able to easily and efficiently run the activity on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more about how we were able to come together and make this awesome event happen, take a look at our case study: A Perfect Group Activity Organized in One Business Day<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n We\u2019ve been lucky enough to work with Accenture \u2013 a company which has appeared on FORTUNE\u2019s list of \u201cWorld\u2019s Most Admired Companies\u201d for 14 years in a row \u2013 on a number of team building activities in the past. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The organization approached us with a request to facilitate a philanthropic team building activity for 15 employees. The hitch? They needed the event to be planned, organized, and executed within one week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Staying true to our brand promise of being fast to act on behalf of our customers, our team got to work planning Accenture\u2019s event. We immediately put to work the experience of our Employee Engagement Consultants, the flexibility of our solutions, and the organization of our event coordinators. And six days later, Accenture\u2019s group was hard at work on a Charity Bike Buildathon<\/a>, building bikes for kids in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n4 Unique Team Building Events & Training Programs Custom-Tailored for Customer Needs <\/h2>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n5 Virtual Team Building Activities to Help Remote Teams Reconnect<\/h2>\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n1. How MyZone Used Virtual Team Building<\/a> to Boost Employee Morale During COVID-19<\/h3>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n3. <\/strong>How Microsoft’s Azure Team Used Virtual Team Building to Lift Spirits During the COVID-19 Pandemic <\/h3>\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n4. <\/strong>Helping the Indiana CPA Society Host a Virtual Team Building Activity That Even the Most \u201cZoom Fatigued\u201d Guests Would Love<\/h3>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n1. How a Satellite Employee \u201cGarnered the Reputation\u201d as Her Team\u2019s Pro Event Planner<\/h3>\n\n\n
2. Why PlentyOfFish Continues to Choose \u2018The Amazing Race\u2019 for Their Company Retreat<\/h3>\n\n\n
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1. Finding a Last-Minute Activity Over a Holiday<\/h3>\n\n\n
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