Category: Culture

5 Team Building Activities Guaranteed To Be Fun

5 Team Building Activities Guaranteed To Be Fun

If you read or study any advice or information about team building activities you are likely to discover that they point to desirable outcomes, such as better communication within your team, a greater level of trust between them, and the goal of everyone within the team feeling valued.

Any team building activity which can achieve these is valuable, but in order to get there, the activity has to be based upon certain principles and contain certain essential elements. One which is often overlooked by team leaders organising their own team building activities, is fun.

Regardless of its settings, its purpose, and the team it is meant to build, unless a team building activity is enjoyable for those taking part, the outcome will be diminished compared to one which is fun for all. Think of this…as children, we learned more when we were enjoying an activity, and that stays with us into adulthood, therefore teaching a team to trust and work for each other is more achievable when fun is involved.

So, if we want our team building activities to be fun, let us look at some which are proven to get results for team leaders and their teams.

Axe Throwing

This is fast becoming a hugely popular pastime, and in fact is now a competitive sport. Take your team to an axe throwing centre where they can compete, and obviously have fun as they throw axes at targets with a view to securing the highest score.

You could make it a team competition to add an extra level of competitiveness to the day. This is also a great way for the team to mix socially as many axe throwing centres offer food and drink.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Have Your Wedding In Bali

5 Reasons Why You Should Have Your Wedding In Bali

Your wedding day is a few hours of your life which should be memorable and unforgettable, and one of the many ways that can be achieved is by moving your wedding to an exotic location. There are many of these around the world, but there can few which offer as much as Bali. This exotic Indonesian island provides the perfect setting for any bride and groom to confirm their love for each other, and to start their life together as husband and wife.

The are many reasons why you should choose Bali for your wedding, but to simplify your decision-making process, we have narrowed it down to just 5. We are sure that when you read through these, your next action will be to start planning your Bali wedding day.

Reason #1: Bali Is One Of The Most Beautiful And Exotic Locations In The World, With Sunsets That Will Provide A Stunning Backdrop During The Evening’s Festivities

Of all the reasons why you might choose Bali for your wedding, at the very top of those must surely be the fact that Bali is one of the most stunningly beautiful locations in the world. It has everything you could possibly wish in terms of scenery, including sandy beaches, mountains, waterfalls, and there is even a volcano. No matter how picturesque you might think your hometown is, it surely cannot compete with Bali’s kaleidoscope of colours and visual beauty.

Reason #2: Bali Has Plenty Of Stores, Vendors, And Businesses That Can Provide Everything You Need For Your Wedding

One concern that many couples have when considering having their wedding in Bali, is how and where they are going to buy or rent everything that is needed to have a wedding. The list is almost endless, but includes a venue, Bali villa, food & drinks, the wedding cake and possibly even the bride’s dress. Fear not, because Bali has a multitude of stores and vendors who can provide everything you need. There are even companies who can help arrange everything as a package.

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How to Notice Drug Use in the Workplace – and How to Act

How to Notice Drug Use in the Workplace – and How to Act

Whether your workplace is large or small, you may be surprised at how many people within are directly or indirectly affected by drug use. If you suspect that someone at work may need to attend a drug rehab facility, then it’s time to act – and fast. Drug use in the workplace doesn’t just affect the user.

Signs of Workplace Drug Use

No one ever wants to accuse their colleague of drug use, but identifying a problem can ensure they are able to get help. So, look out for some of the many signs that someone you know may be using

You may have noticed a dramatic or sudden change in their mood or behaviour. This, alongside changed job performance and decreased attendance, can most certainly set off alarm bells

Those suffering from alcohol or drug abuse may also be neglecting personal hygiene – even turning up in clothing they wore the day before – and looking disheveled. If challenged about their behaviour, you may note they become highly defensive.

These signs alone aren’t enough to accuse someone of drug use, but they can lay the foundation for further research.

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Halloween in San Francisco

Inspired while listening to: Corey Hart – “Sunglasses At Night”

SAN FRANCISCO HORROR NIGHT
I never experienced anything like what I witnessed last night. Halloween in San Francisco where the streets of Castro ran rampant of hoards of people numbering in the hundreds costumed in anything ranging from a midget Lil’ Jon to a walking drum person. It was magical, it was chaos, it was in essence…beautiful. Sometimes the most exhilarating thing in life is observing the celebration of it.

THE RIOTTT FESTIVAL

Inspired while listening to: Elliot Smith – “Everybody Cares Everybody Understands”

EAT, BREATHE, SLEEP RIOTTT
The past weekend I underwent a sort of cabin fever mind state. And if the pictures below look eerily like the ones I posted a few days ago, it is the reality that I live in currently. Everyone here at the RIOTTT office has entered into a zombie state, there is so much to do and so little time.

In two weeks, we are set for the official launch party set to take form in the BE THE RIOTTT FESTIVAL in San Francisco. We’re all nervous and at the same time, very anxious. More info of the concert, please click on events. If you guys happen to be in the Bay Area during the Nov 11 week-end, it would be great to see you guys there. It’s a three day weekend and SF weather is amazing these days!

Oh yes the Kangol hats…it’s been interesting looking at all the past collaborative work that the company has been putting forth. Quite impressive. I never will look at hats in the same way again. And now the challenge begins…

KARMALOOP

KARMALOOP: KAZBAH

Yes I am sure you’re all aware of Karmaloop, it’s been one of those online destinations for quite a while. Recently Karmaloop has introduced a new concept online store called the Kaxbah, a consortium of selected brands which maintain and follow through their online orders themselves.

What results within the inventory are a springboard of all sorts of new companies being able to showcase and sale their goods. Notables such as To Die For shirts and Buff Monster artwork are readily accessible. Kudos to Karmaloop for thinking ahead of the curve and allowing independents an arena to grow their individual companies. Take a peep and check it out for yourselves!