--- title: Outback Team Building & Training Blog | Luke Bailey description: Sr. Marketing Copywriter. Writer, video producer, and certified taco lover. --- ![Outback-logo](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/hubfs/Outback_Team_Building_April2018%20Theme/images/outback-logo.png) [![Outback-logo](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/hubfs/Outback_Team_Building_April2018%20Theme/images/outback-logo.png)](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com) - [Team Building](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/team-building/) - [All Programs](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/team-building/) - [Top Activities](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/team-building/top-activities/) - [Scavenger Hunts](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/team-building/scavenger-hunts/) - [Indoor Team Building](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/team-building/indoor-team-building/) - [Outdoor Team Building](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/team-building/outdoor-team-building/) - [Charity & Philanthropic](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/team-building/charity-philanthropic/) - [Budget Activities](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/team-building/budget-activities/) - [Training & Development](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/training-development/) - [Coaching & Consulting](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/coaching-consulting/) - [Resources](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/helpful-resources/) - [Downloadable Resources](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/helpful-resources/downloadable-resources/) - [Helpful Links](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/helpful-resources/helpful-links/) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/helpful-resources/faq/) - [Our Customers](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/our-customers/) - [Why Choose Us](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/our-customers/why-choose-us/) - [Corporate Groups](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/our-customers/corporate-groups/) - [DMC & Event Planners](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/our-customers/dmc/) - [Hotel & Resorts](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/our-customers/hotels/) - [School & Universities](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/our-customers/schools/) - [Charities & Non profits](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/our-customers/charities/) - [About Us](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/about-us/) - [Meet Our Team](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/about-us/meet-our-team/) - [Join Our Team](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/about-us/join-our-team/) - [Our Story](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/about-us/our-story/) - [We Care](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/about-us/we-care/) - [Contact Us](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/about-us/contact-us/) - [Blog](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/blog/) [1-800-565-8735](tel:18005658735) [Request Quote](https://www.outbackteambuilding.com/request-a-quote/) # Outback Team Building & Training Blog ##### Tips, expert advice, exclusive interviews, and more on team building and employee engagement ## Luke Bailey ![Luke Bailey](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/hubfs/luke-bailey.jpg) Sr. Marketing Copywriter. Writer, video producer, and certified taco lover. ### Recent Posts [![](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/applebees-case-study.jpg?width=710&name=applebees-case-study.jpg)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/case-study-how-applebees-helped-connect-more-than-100-colleagues-who-had-never-met) ## [CASE STUDY: How Applebee’s Helped Connect More Than 100 Colleagues Who Had Never Met](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/case-study-how-applebees-helped-connect-more-than-100-colleagues-who-had-never-met) January 15, 2020 | [Case Studies](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/case-studies) | [Charity Team Building](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/charity-team-building) How do you build connections, support learning, and encourage knowledge sharing between 100 team members from across two states who have never met one another? Here's how Applebee's did it. [Read More](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/case-study-how-applebees-helped-connect-more-than-100-colleagues-who-had-never-met) [![Instagram2](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Instagram2.jpeg?width=710&name=Instagram2.jpeg)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/how-demandjump-broke-down-interdepartmental-barriers) ## [CASE STUDY: How DemandJump Broke Down Interdepartmental Barriers with its First Ever Team Building Event](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/how-demandjump-broke-down-interdepartmental-barriers) September 26, 2019 | [Case Studies](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/case-studies) | [Charity Team Building](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/charity-team-building) How do you help colleagues and remote employees from three different departments build an even stronger rapport and engage in a constructive, non-work-related activity together? Here's how... 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Check out how a large group in Burlington, North Carolina made a difference with the Military Support Mission charity team building activity. [Read More](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/case-study-how-foresters-financial-and-national-agents-alliance-combined-their-volunteer-work-with-team-building) [![Employee_Break_Room_Relax_Recharge_Ideas](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Employee_Break_Room_Relax_Recharge_Ideas.png?width=710&name=Employee_Break_Room_Relax_Recharge_Ideas.png)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/10-ideas-to-make-your-office-break-room-better-for-employees) ## [10 Staff Break Room Improvements for Your Employees](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/10-ideas-to-make-your-office-break-room-better-for-employees) November 26, 2018 | [Employee Engagement](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/employee-engagement) The best offices have common spaces where employees actually want to spend their free time. 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