Ask Michelle & Chris About Team Building
Michelle and Chris are here to answer your team building questions so we can learn and grow together!The more you know, the more you can do! Michelle Cummings (Training-Wheels.com) and Dr. Chris Cavert (OnTeamBuilding.com & FUNdoing.com) team up on this weekly podcast to field questions from team builders all over the world. Michelle and Chris have over 50 years of combined team building and training experience and over 20 publications to their credit. They both have traveled the world to help team builders get better at what they do best - lead powerful team building programs. Do you have a team building related question? Submit it to the show at OnTeamBuilding.com/askpodcast
Latest episodes
Aug 21, 2024 • 28min
#92: What's New at Training Wheels?
Michelle and Chris talk about a few of the new resources available at Training Wheels: Breakthrough Bricks, Generational Diversity Cards, and the magnetic Arrowhead Puzzle. We hope you join us!Emails:michelle@training-wheels.comchris@onteambuilding.comFind the Show Notes with all the resource links HERESubmit a comment or teambuilding-related question HEREMichelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.comSign Up for Michelle's weekly Newsletter HEREDr. Chris Cavert - OnTeamBuilding.com & FUNdoing.comSign Up for FUNdoing Fridays bi-Monthly Activity email HERE
Aug 7, 2024 • 25min
#91: Back-to-School Community-Building Ideas
It's that time of year – a new start! What will it be like? Michelle and Chris share some engaging activities to begin building the communities of learning we are all after. Take the time! Build connections.We hope you join us!Emails:michelle@training-wheels.comchris@onteambuilding.comFind the Show Notes with all the resource links HERESubmit a comment or teambuilding-related question HEREMichelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.comSign Up for Michelle's weekly Newsletter HEREDr. Chris Cavert - OnTeamBuilding.com & FUNdoing.comSign Up for FUNdoing Fridays bi-Monthly Activity email HERE
Jul 23, 2024 • 30min
#90: How Do I Start My Own Business in Adventure/Experiential Education?
After a number of inquisitive questions over the past few weeks, Michelle and Chris dive into some of the answers about starting your own business in the wild world of team building – the fields of Adventure and Experiential Education. We hope you join us!Emails:michelle@training-wheels.comchris@onteambuilding.comFind the Show Notes with all the resource links HERESubmit a comment or teambuilding-related question HEREMichelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.comSign Up for Michelle's weekly Newsletter HEREDr. Chris Cavert - OnTeamBuilding.com & FUNdoing.comSign Up for FUNdoing Fridays bi-Monthly Activity email HERE
Jul 3, 2024 • 41min
#89: Training Wheels 25 Year History Recap with Lessons Learned
Michelle gives us a vivid recap of Training Wheels at 25! Of course, no historical picture is complete without some reflection over a number of the lessons learned along the way. (Chris is there for the memorable ride, asking questions to spark some details.) We hope you join us!Emails:michelle@training-wheels.comchris@onteambuilding.comFind the Show Notes with all the resource links HERESubmit a comment or teambuilding-related question HEREMichelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.comSign Up for Michelle's weekly Newsletter HEREDr. Chris Cavert - OnTeamBuilding.com & FUNdoing.comSign Up for FUNdoing Fridays bi-Monthly Activity email HERE
Jun 18, 2024 • 29min
#88: Reinvigorating Classics, (Vol. 4) Moonball & Human Knot
Michelle and Chris share two more modern versions of classic teambuilding activities. Put more action and group cooperation into Moonball and make knots, in the now 50-year-old classic, Human Knots (originally called simply, Knots). We hope you join us!Emails:michelle@training-wheels.comchris@onteambuilding.comFind the Show Notes with all the resource links HERESubmit a comment or teambuilding-related question HEREMichelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.comSign Up for Michelle's weekly Newsletter HEREDr. Chris Cavert - OnTeamBuilding.com & FUNdoing.comSign Up for FUNdoing Fridays bi-Monthly Activity email HERE
May 22, 2024 • 21min
#87: Soft Start – Ideas for Engaging Participants Before Your Program Begins
Mark Collard, an author known for his insights on engagement, and Priya Parker, an expert in community building, join the discussion about the 'soft start'—a crucial moment before programs officially begin. They highlight creative strategies for boosting interaction among participants as they arrive, such as using name tags as conversation starters and employing innovative icebreakers like 'adventure slips.' The conversation emphasizes the importance of creating a welcoming atmosphere to enhance comfort and connection, setting the stage for a successful gathering.
Apr 24, 2024 • 33min
#86: Managing Large Groups (30 to 100) by Yourself
Michelle and Chris discuss some of the considerations for solo large group facilitation – how/what to prepare, some all-group and simultaneous small-group activities, and getting the large group's attention. We hope you join us!Emails:michelle@training-wheels.comchris@onteambuilding.comFind the Show Notes with all the resource links HERESubmit a comment or teambuilding-related question HEREMichelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.comSign Up for Michelle's weekly Newsletter HEREDr. Chris Cavert - OnTeamBuilding.com & FUNdoing.comSign Up for FUNdoing Fridays bi-Monthly Activity email HERE
Apr 10, 2024 • 32min
#85: Using Index Cards for Teambuilding Activities
Michelle and Chris share some fun with index cards. They are one of the most versatile props you can have on hand. Along with a handful of markers, you'll have hours of engagement at the ready. We hope you join us!Emails:michelle@training-wheels.comchris@onteambuilding.comFind the Show Notes with all the resource links HERESubmit a comment or teambuilding-related question HEREMichelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.comSign Up for Michelle's weekly Newsletter HEREDr. Chris Cavert - OnTeamBuilding.com & FUNdoing.comSign Up for FUNdoing Fridays bi-Monthly Activity email HERE
Mar 27, 2024 • 21min
#84: Building and Supporting a Staff Culture that Efficiently Reflects On Their Facilitation After Programs
The hosts delve into building a reflective staff culture, discussing innovative strategies like video recording for program improvement. They explore the delicate balance between happiness and emotional experiences, emphasizing how understanding emotions enhances overall well-being. Engagement is boosted through simple feedback methods and tech integration, promoting accountability and open communication. The transition to digital documentation is highlighted for its role in organizing reflections, while the focus on enjoyable strategies fosters collaboration and effective habits among staff.
Mar 13, 2024 • 30min
#83: Designing a Game for a Specific Outcome
In this final chapter on changing and crafting games (a.k.a., activities), Michelle and Chris discuss some thinking behind creating an activity that will open up discussions on a particular outcome. We know what we want to talk about, now what can we make to get us there? We hope you join us!Emails:michelle@training-wheels.comchris@onteambuilding.comFind the Show Notes with all the resource links HERESubmit a comment or teambuilding-related question HEREMichelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.comSign Up for Michelle's weekly Newsletter HEREDr. Chris Cavert - OnTeamBuilding.com & FUNdoing.comSign Up for FUNdoing Fridays bi-Monthly Activity email HERE
