How To Be An Effective Manager Right Now
How To Be An Effective Manager Right Now How To Be An Effective Manager Right Now In 4 Easy Steps There are a bunch of great articles out there about being an effective leader. There are a multitude of things someone can do to behave like an effective leader and most of these lists contain nebulous, vague goals […]
Facilitate Teambuilding Like a Pro
Facilitate Teambuilding Like a Pro The Importance of Being Earnest Our job as group facilitators is to take fun seriously. We tell our clients that we are there to facilitate teambuilding, communication, collaboration, and group cohesion; buzzwords that garner nods of approval. But ultimately our role is to accomplish two things: “permission granting” and […]
The Top 4 Phrases Used in Good Negotiating
The Top 4 Phrases Used in Good Negotiating The Top 4 Phrases Used in Good Negotiating Unless your job is talking people off of buildings, you are unlikely to be an expert in negotiating. Even if you are semi-decent at it, the confrontation aspect mixed with a little pressure makes it an unpleasant experience. […]
Your Authentic Voice: Why You Should Not Care What Other People Think
Your Authentic Voice: Why You Should Not Care What Other People Think Why You Should Not Care What Other People Think Human beings share a form of collective insanity that is truly irrational and unproductive. We seem to have an obsession with what other people think of us, for some reason. It is here […]
That Was Way Better Than We Expected – Why Do People Think Team Building Will Disappoint?
That Was Way Better Than We Expected” – Why Do People Think Team Building Will Disappoint? “That Was Way Better Than We Expected” – Why Do People Think Team Building Will Disappoint? We are not trying to toot our own horns here when we honestly say that “Whoa, that was way better than we expected” is […]
Why Your End-Of-Year Party Is So Important
Why Your End-Of-Year Party Is So Important The most rewarding time of the year for employees is the end-of-year party. It not only signifies another (hopefully) successful year in business but is also a great chance to bring your team together in an informal way so they can let their hair down. Here at Banana Life, […]
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 […]
Onboarding in a Virtual World
Onboarding in a Virtual World Virtual onboarding is a challenge. You’ve just hired a contractor, but they don’t have an office to come to or a physical team to meet. How do you make them feel like part of the team? In this land of exciting connection and flexibility, in-person onboarding just doesn’t translate […]
Celebrating 10 Years of Banana Life With a New Look
Celebrating 10 Years of Banana Life With a New Look Celebrating 10 Years of Banana Life With a New Look Double digits, the big 1-0, it blows our minds to reach the massive milestone of ten years for Banana Life! For ten years, our crazy team has been helping you and your teams have a […]
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 […]