The Blog
As well as posting my latest company news, I write about team building, team development, and leadership. I might also comment on any amusing or annoying aspects of corporate life.
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Team Building in Phuket: The Beach Might Not Be The Best Option
When people think about team building in Phuket, the beach is often the first thing that comes to mind. Indeed, it is perhaps what Phuket is most famous for. Put a group of colleagues on…
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What Does It Mean to Have a Personal Brand at Work?
When you hear the words “personal brand”, it’s easy to imagine someone standing in front of a ring light, posting motivational quotes on LinkedIn at 6:00am and telling you about their “journey”. That is not…
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Why People Hate “Forced Fun” Team Building
“We’re going to have some fun!” It’s a phrase that’s often heard at the start of corporate team building events, company away days, and staff parties. Yet for many employees, those words are enough to…
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The Importance of Downtime in a Multi-Day Team Building Retreat
When organisations plan a multi-day team building retreat, there’s often a temptation to fill every hour of the schedule. A team building activity after breakfast. A workshop before lunch. Another activity in the afternoon. Dinner…
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How Has Team Building in Thailand Changed Over the Last Twenty Years?
Over the past two decades, Thailand has become one of Asia’s leading destinations for corporate events, conferences, and team building. What was once seen as a day of simple games and outdoor activities has evolved…
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The Reason Most People Resign From Their Jobs
When organisations lose talented employees, the first question often asked is: “Was it the salary?” Sometimes the answer is yes. But far more often, the real reason runs much deeper. People rarely leave organisations because…
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Why Bangkok Makes Sense as a Team Building Destination
When companies across the Asia-Pacific region begin planning an offsite meeting or team building event, one destination consistently stands out: Bangkok. Thailand’s capital has evolved into one of Asia’s leading MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and…
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Snapshot: Making Movies in Phuket June 8 2026
It was time once again to run my favourite team building activity ever. Our movie-making program. It never fails to make an impression. Every group that has ever done this event has commented afterwards that…
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Why I Prefer DISC Over MBTI In The Workplace
When organisations invest in personality assessments, they usually have one goal in mind: helping people work together more effectively. Two of the most well-known assessments are DISC and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Both have…
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An Amazing Race in Bangkok is a Great Choice For Team Building
If you’re planning a corporate offsite, an incentive trip, or just looking for a way to shake your team out of its meeting room routine, an Amazing Race in Bangkok deserves a serious look. It’s…
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Team Dynamics Matter More Than Individual Talent
There’s an idea in business that great teams are simply collections of great individuals. Hire the best, stack the deck with stars, and results will follow. It’s intuitive. It’s also wrong often enough to be…
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Why Psychological Safety Matters in Teams
When people hear the term psychological safety, they sometimes assume it means being nice to one another or avoiding difficult conversations. In reality, psychological safety is one of the most important factors in team performance,…