Author Archives: The MotivAction Group
Employee Recognition? Employee Reward? Relevant?
I was recently asked how are internal staff award schemes faring in the current economic climate. My response ran something along the following lines. Awards schemes tend to fall largely into 2 types – Incentive programmes and Recognition programmes. The former … Continue reading
Keep Calm and Get Motivated
With less than 100 days until the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics, we’ve a unique opportunity to ride a rapidly rising wave of camaraderie, teamship…and of course sporting analogy. Despite some negative commentary across sections of the media, … Continue reading
Naughty but nice! An idea for a “girlie” team experience
Hen do, girl’s night out, birthday celebration or office team treat? If you are looking for a girlie treat with a difference then you might want to consider a traditional tea party event. Companies such as The Vintage Patisserie work … Continue reading
Small (team building) can be beautiful too!
Our larger, eye-catching, team build activities can be really memorable and will always have an important place in helping our clients communicate key messages and to build and reward their colleagues. But in the current economic climate being able to … Continue reading
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Rules of (Delegate) Engagement
Research indicates that the average concentration span of a corporate event delegate is around 20-30 minutes. Keeping energy levels up and the audience fully involved in the event is therefore crucial to its success. Many meetings and corporate conferences are … Continue reading
Something a little different- corporate conference or evening entertainment venue ideas
Are you looking for a smaller venue in London for a conference or evening entertainment? Have you considered looking at private members clubs? There are a wide range of clubs available across the capital providing a variety of facilities to … Continue reading
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Creating a “Great Place to Work”
A “great place to work” is one in which you “trust the people you work for, have pride in what you do, and enjoy the people you work with.” This was the definition used by co-founder of the Great Place … Continue reading
Your Fairy Godmother’s Christmas Party Top 10 Tips
Know your audience and be conscious of perception – both internal and external Be different – include at least one element of surprise and/or delight to your event Don’t hijack with a corporate or business element – if this is … Continue reading
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Apple of the Brand Eye
Ironic life isn’t it? On the day I attend a breakfast briefing on the power of brands, heavily featuring one of the world’s super brands, Apple, news comes through of its inspirational leader’s passing. Think Apple; think Steve Jobs. Think … Continue reading
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Corporate Hospitality – Golf – 3 of the best
It’s been a busy summer. Although the weather refused to play ball, live corporate events continued to come thick and fast. I did manage to squeeze in a visit to France with the family, but more importantly got to visit … Continue reading
