Wednesday, January 28, 2009

More Green TeamBuilding from TeamBuilding Unlimited


Recycle, reuse, reclaim, repurpose! That's the motto of TeamBuilding Unlimited's Green TeamBuilding events. The "Client" New Product Invention is a particularly fun and interactive event.

Teams design, create and build a new innovative Product from the materials provided or collected as a pre-event part of this activity. The product need not function as a demo but must be explained to the group in terms of What it Does and How it Works. Product must relate to the company, the group, and the team. Customized prizes for the best invention.

In addition to this event, we can provide clients with several other Green Events: Gimme Shelter, Tower of Power, and the Green Art Challenge. Even our Corporate Grand Prix is Green!

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Trikes for Tots VaST Systems

Murder on the Menu/TeamBuilding Unlimited has worked with VaST Systems, one of our favorite clients, at their January Leadership meeting for the past three years. One year we did a Murder on the Menu mystery event, the next year, our team presented Hollywood: Casting Call. Both were very interactive and an overwhelming success. This year, given the current economic situation, VaST decided to work with Murder on the Menu/Team Building Unlimited on a Trikes for Tots event, an event that gives back to the community.
Held at the new Intercontinental Hotel, the Clement, in Monterey, the evening opened with a talk by a representative from The Kinship Center, an organization dedicated to the creation, preservation and support of foster, adoptive and relative families for children who need them. VaST participants began the teambuilding portion of the event with a series of competitive Wacky children's games led by Frank Price, VP of TeamBuilding Unlimited. Did I say competitive? Not all groups opt for competition, but this great international executive team got into the spirit quickly and completely. Not only did they approach each Wacky Game with high spirits, they challenged scores and judging. After a buffet dinner, the group moved on to the Charity Challenge: Trikes for Tots, assembling tricycles for the children The Kinship Center serves in Northern California. 11 Trikes were built and donated.

The evening ended with a new sense of camaraderie. Here's what Leslie Foster wrote:
"You did a great job, as always, and everyone had a good time. Nancy from the Kinship Organization presented very nicely how meaningful our trikes will be to the children. Wishing you the same hopes for a positive 2009 , and we look forward to getting creative with you and Janet and planning another event."

Murder on the Menu/Team Building Unlimited will need to come up with something to top this event! I think we'll be able to do it. We love working with repeat clients!

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

MARKETOPOLY: The Green Art Challenge

TeamBuilding Unlimited has an array of Green Team Building activities and events that will provide your team with the tools and strategies to adapt in today's world. Our events will help your team understand the challenges and assets they possess as a team while being environmentally and ecologically involved.

Team Building Unlimited has several different Green Team Building Events that extending the meaning of Green with your Team. Recycle, Reuse, Repurpose.

THE GREEN ART PROJECT: Utilizing recycled materials, teams create trophies, awards, new products or other challenges specific to the goals and objectives of the meeting/event. This is an innovative green art experience. The Green Art Challenge also addresses working within a timeline and material limitations.

NEW PRODUCT INVENTION/MARKETOPOLY: A Variation of the Green Art Project
Design, create and build a new innovative Product from the materials provided. The product need not function as a demo but must be explained to the group in terms of What it Does and How it Works. Product must relate to the company, the group, and the team. Create the new Widget! And, how will you market it?