Why we stopped team building

Why we stopped team building Team building is dead I know this is a bold claim. It’s not something we’re making up. We want to tell you why we stopped team building. Team building is boring and we all know it. It’s synonymous with trust falls and sharing circles, with PowerPoint presentations filled with acronyms. […]

Being a Remote Leader in 2021

Being a Remote Leader in 2021 How to Be A Remote Leader You’ve likely gotten somewhat used to working in a remote capacity. You’ve also probably realised how vital it is to have strong guidance from a remote leader. When it comes to virtual management, there are many different options, all for varying situations and […]

Team Building in 2021 with Banana Life

Team Building in 2021 with Banana Life It’s likely that you have an element of working in a remote capacity, which means your team building in 2021 needs a slight tweak. The experts at Banana Life know two things for sure; how to encourage a fun atmosphere to help teams connect and how to do it in […]

DIY Team Building – 5 Important Things To Consider

Being a Remote Leader in 2021 DIY team building is a cost-effective way to build and grow positive company culture. We all know the importance of teamwork. Teams that function well together see higher productivity, more effective communication and better all-round workplace culture.  Team building activities are the go-to option for many managers who are […]

Hiring in 2021 – 5 Top Tips

Hiring in 2021 – 5 Top Tips If there is one thing the experts in virtual team-building at Banana Life know about, it’s the make-up of a good team. We run a range of virtual activities to build team working and facilitation skills and constantly see what does and does not work in successful teams across a […]

Virtual Team Building – What Is It?

Virtual Team Building – What Is It? Virtual team building is the way of today, and tomorrow. But what is it and how does it work? While there can be many benefits to working remotely, one major drawback is the fact that your team has fewer opportunities to socialise. This is a critical aspect of […]

Virtual Games for Teams – How To Boost Morale in 3 Simple Steps

Virtual Games for Teams – How To Boost Morale in 3 Simple Steps With more people working from home than ever before, management teams are faced with a new challenge; keeping people enthused and team morale high in a remote setting. Fostering positive relationships within your company means more effective teamwork, and it also helps […]

How Much Does Team Building Cost?

How Much Does Team Building Cost? And is it worth it? Two common questions we come across: “how much does team building cost?” and “is it worth the investment?”. Trying to find out how much team buildings costs is like trying to figure out the government budget. But trying to determine whether team building is […]

An Online Amazing Race

An Online Amazing Race Our Online Amazing Race is the perfect way to connect remote workers to a competitive, fun, think-outside-the-box experience from the comfort of their home office. The Setup After 3 months of working from home, we knew that an online Amazing Race experience would be a good idea. Previously, we ran small […]

What is Connection Momentum?

What is Connection Momentum? Using connection momentum to combine internal and external expectations Two worlds The world of business relationships can be viewed in two ways. There’s an internal world and an external world. The internal is all about interpersonal dynamics and communication; how effectively does your team operate? How can the team communicate more […]