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(13) --- ![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 [![IMG_2591-357305-edited](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_2591-357305-edited.jpg?width=710&name=IMG_2591-357305-edited.jpg)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/featured-event-engineers-let-loose-as-corporate-castaways-in-toronto-on) ## [Featured Event: Engineers Let Loose as "Corporate Castaways" in Toronto, ON](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/featured-event-engineers-let-loose-as-corporate-castaways-in-toronto-on) September 26, 2018 | [Featured Events](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/featured-events) A group of engineers from Smartwave Technologies were looking for a fun outdoor team building activity in Toronto, Ontario. But were they ready to outwit, outplay, and outlast? [Read More](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/featured-event-engineers-let-loose-as-corporate-castaways-in-toronto-on) [![Outbacks-Unique-Approach-To-DISC-Assessments](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Outbacks-Unique-Approach-To-DISC-Assessments.png?width=710&name=Outbacks-Unique-Approach-To-DISC-Assessments.png)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/how-to-stick-the-landing-after-your-kick-off-meeting-is-over) ## [How to Stick the Landing After Your Kick-Off Meeting is Over](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/how-to-stick-the-landing-after-your-kick-off-meeting-is-over) September 19, 2018 | [Meetings](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/meetings) A kick-off meeting is really only the first step for your team. Here are five things you need to do after it's over to make sure employees follow through and deliver results. [Read More](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/how-to-stick-the-landing-after-your-kick-off-meeting-is-over) [![1978571_10152278110409293_1914216972_o-285179-edited](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1978571_10152278110409293_1914216972_o-285179-edited.jpg?width=710&name=1978571_10152278110409293_1914216972_o-285179-edited.jpg)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/avoid-these-3-mistakes-to-have-an-unforgettable-kick-off-meeting) ## [Avoid These 3 Mistakes to Have an Unforgettable Kick-Off Meeting](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/avoid-these-3-mistakes-to-have-an-unforgettable-kick-off-meeting) September 17, 2018 | [event planning](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/event-planning) | [Podcast](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/podcast) | [Meetings](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/meetings) Don’t waste company time and money with a multi-day meeting no one will remember. Employee Engagement Consultant, Bryan McWilliams, weighs in on how you can avoid three common pitfalls, and help... [Read More](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/avoid-these-3-mistakes-to-have-an-unforgettable-kick-off-meeting) [![28617001_10156180280799293_1874148227040028889_o-386639-edited](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/28617001_10156180280799293_1874148227040028889_o-386639-edited.jpg?width=710&name=28617001_10156180280799293_1874148227040028889_o-386639-edited.jpg)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/3-essential-topics-to-cover-in-your-kick-off-meeting-agenda) ## [3 Essential Topics to Cover in Your Kick-Off Meeting Agenda](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/3-essential-topics-to-cover-in-your-kick-off-meeting-agenda) September 12, 2018 | [News](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/news) | [Meetings](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/meetings) Want to create a kick-off agenda that kicks butt? Here are three things that every meeting should include to make sure it’s impactful and effective for your attendees. [Read More](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/3-essential-topics-to-cover-in-your-kick-off-meeting-agenda) [![Feedback Highfive-135784-edited](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Feedback%20Highfive-135784-edited.jpg?width=710&name=Feedback%20Highfive-135784-edited.jpg)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/5-of-the-biggest-reasons-kick-off-meetings-fail) ## [5 of the Biggest Reasons Kick-Off Meetings Fail](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/5-of-the-biggest-reasons-kick-off-meetings-fail) September 10, 2018 | [Meetings](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/meetings) Kick-off meetings can be an incredible way to re-energize your team or realign the focus of a project – when done right. Here are five major roadblocks that can happen when you’re planning these... [Read More](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/5-of-the-biggest-reasons-kick-off-meetings-fail) [![D.I.S.C. Feature-963850-edited](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/D.I.S.C.%20Feature-963850-edited.jpg?width=710&name=D.I.S.C.%20Feature-963850-edited.jpg)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/practical-guide-to-using-d.i.s.c.-in-the-workplace) ## [A Practical Guide to Using D.I.S.C. in the Workplace](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/practical-guide-to-using-d.i.s.c.-in-the-workplace) August 22, 2018 | [Online Guides](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/online-guides) | [D.I.S.C.](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/d-i-s-c) Is your organization interested in finding a behavioral analysis tool to improve how your team works together? You can use this online guide to help you better understand D.I.S.C., and learn... [Read More](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/practical-guide-to-using-d.i.s.c.-in-the-workplace) [![Outbacks-Unique-Approach-To-DISC-Assessments-377779-edited](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Outbacks-Unique-Approach-To-DISC-Assessments-377779-edited.png?width=710&name=Outbacks-Unique-Approach-To-DISC-Assessments-377779-edited.png)](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/outbacks-unique-approach-to-disc-assessments) ## [Outback's Unique Approach to D.I.S.C. Assessments](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/outbacks-unique-approach-to-disc-assessments) August 20, 2018 | [D.I.S.C.](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/tag/d-i-s-c) Looking to try a D.I.S.C. assessment with your team? Find out why bringing in a training facilitator can help make it easier and more practical for your business. 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