--- title: ALULA Blog | Team Building description: Team Building | The latest insights from business and behavioral science experts with tips and tools to help leaders lead change, drive performance and achieve results. image: https://alula.clg.com/assets/img/alula-open-graph-image.jpg --- [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/images/logos/alula-clg-logo-1.svg)](https://alula.clg.com/) - [Home](https://alula.clg.com/) - Solutions - [Change](https://alula.clg.com/solutions/change-management) - [Leadership](https://alula.clg.com/solutions/leadership) - [Performance](https://alula.clg.com/solutions/performance) - About - [Company](https://alula.clg.com/about/company) - [Team](https://alula.clg.com/about/team) - [Insights](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog) - [Blog](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog) - [Resources](https://alula.clg.com/insights/resources) - [Careers](https://alula.clg.com/careers) - [Contact](https://alula.clg.com/contact) - Search - [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/images/logos/alula-clg-logo-white.svg)](https://alula.clg.com/) - [PH: 1.800.887.0011 (U.S. Toll-free)](tel:18008870011) - [PH: 412.269.7240](tel:4122697240) - [Directions](https://goo.gl/maps/gjzMJte7JKo) ## [Leaders: The Key to Employee Experience Success in 2025](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/leaders-the-key-to-employee-experience-success-in-2025) By [ALULA](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/alula) posted in [Leadership](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leadership), [Team Building](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/team-building), [Team Culture](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/team-culture), [Trust](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/trust), [Employee Experience](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/employee-experience), [Onboarding](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/onboarding) [0 Comments](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/leaders-the-key-to-employee-experience-success-in-2025#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/EX%20Blog.png)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/leaders-the-key-to-employee-experience-success-in-2025) Want to know the single biggest factor in creating an exceptional employee experience (EX)? Look no further than your leaders. As we wrap up 2024, the data is crystal clear: managers account for 70% of the variance in employee engagement scores across all business units. That's not just a number – it's a wake-up call for organizations wanting to boost retention and performance in 2025.  [Read More](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/leaders-the-key-to-employee-experience-success-in-2025) ## [Preventing Toxic Productivity and Toxic Positivity](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/preventing-toxic-productivity-and-toxic-positivity) By [ALULA](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/alula) posted in [Leadership](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leadership), [Team Building](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/team-building), [Team Culture](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/team-culture), [Workplace Health](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/workplace-health) [0 Comments](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/preventing-toxic-productivity-and-toxic-positivity#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/Toxic%20Positivity%20Image_600_350.png)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/preventing-toxic-productivity-and-toxic-positivity) Recent global[increases](https://www.gallup.com/workplace/349484/state-of-the-global-workplace.aspx#ite-506891) in employee engagementhave been music to the ears of hard-working, mindful leaders. But here’s the thing about a good thing – it merits vigilance.  [Read More](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/preventing-toxic-productivity-and-toxic-positivity) ## [How to Improve Team Culture for Extraordinary Results](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/how-to-improve-team-culture-for-extraordinary-results) By [ALULA](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/alula) posted in [Leadership](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leadership), [Team Building](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/team-building), [Team Culture](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/team-culture), [Culture](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/culture) [0 Comments](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/how-to-improve-team-culture-for-extraordinary-results#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/Team%20Culture%202.png)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/how-to-improve-team-culture-for-extraordinary-results) In today’s workplace, it’s easy to wake up and find ourselvesin a funk. A short break, chat with a mentor, or bit of self-care usually does the trick! But what happens when an entire team gets in a funk? The solution is less clear, and the impact can strike a long-term blow to performance and engagement.   [Read More](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/how-to-improve-team-culture-for-extraordinary-results) ## [Celebrating the Pets of ALULA](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/celebrating-the-pets-of-alula) By [ALULA](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/alula) posted in [Leadership](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leadership), [Team Building](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/team-building), [Team Culture](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/team-culture), [Culture](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/culture) [0 Comments](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/celebrating-the-pets-of-alula#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/Pets%20of%20ALULA%20blog%20(3).png)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/celebrating-the-pets-of-alula) At ALULA, our love for animals isn't just a quirk—it's a shared bond that shapes our culture. Although we focus on the human side of business, our shared affection for furry, winged, speckled, or finnedfriendsis strong, and it creates a unique camaraderie. Given this common bond, we can’t pass up the opportunity to celebrate National Dress Up Your Pet Day this January 14! [Read More](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/celebrating-the-pets-of-alula) ## [When Leaders Provide Volunteering Opportunities, It Benefits Everyone](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/to-leaders-providing-volunteering-opportunities-benefits-everyone) By [Brian Cole, Ph.D.](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/brian-cole) posted in [Leadership](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leadership), [Team Building](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/team-building), [Culture](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/culture) [0 Comments](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/to-leaders-providing-volunteering-opportunities-benefits-everyone#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/shutterstock_318596240_originalsize.jpg)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/to-leaders-providing-volunteering-opportunities-benefits-everyone) With businesses continuing to work from anywhere, companies are more focused on efforts to ensure their people are engaged, no matter where they may be working. These days, many people seek employment with organizations that have environments and cultures that support their personal values. In the US, April is National Volunteer Month, so there’s no time like the present to start thinking about how and why you should support volunteering efforts in your company. [Read More](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/to-leaders-providing-volunteering-opportunities-benefits-everyone) ## [Business Communication Skills for Leaders That Engage & Activate Teams](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/business-communication-skills-for-leaders-that-engage-and-activate-teams) By [Debbie Kramer](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/debbie-kramer) posted in [Leadership](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leadership), [Team Building](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/team-building), [Communicating with Teams](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/communicating-with-teams) [1 Comment](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/business-communication-skills-for-leaders-that-engage-and-activate-teams#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/Communicating%20with%20teams.jpg)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/business-communication-skills-for-leaders-that-engage-and-activate-teams) Tamika was recently promoted into a role where she became responsible for multiple teams. She had been working with her team leaders to create a vision and plan aligned with the organization’s strategy and plan. It was time to share it with the employees in her department. [Read More](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/business-communication-skills-for-leaders-that-engage-and-activate-teams) ## [Leading in Times of Change: Themes From a Panel of Influential Leaders](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/leading-in-times-of-change-themes-from-a-panel-of-influential-leaders) By [Danielle Hochstein, Ph.D.](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/https-insights-alula-clg-com-blog-author-danielle-geissler-ph-d) posted in [Leadership](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leadership), [Team Building](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/team-building), [Culture](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/culture), [Communicating with Teams](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/communicating-with-teams), [Working Remote](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/working-remote), [Leading Remote Teams](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leading-remote-teams), [Managing Remotely](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/managing-remotely) [0 Comments](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/leading-in-times-of-change-themes-from-a-panel-of-influential-leaders#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/BIO%202020%20_%20Women%20in%20Leadership.png)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/leading-in-times-of-change-themes-from-a-panel-of-influential-leaders) Recently I had the pleasure of moderating the first-ever virtual Women in Leadership panel at the American Biomanufacturing Summit. The panel consisted of senior female leaders of Allakos Inc, Amgen, bluebird bio, Roche, and Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. Each of them brought a different and rich set of experiences and knowledge to the virtual table. [Read More](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/leading-in-times-of-change-themes-from-a-panel-of-influential-leaders) ## [How to Motivate Remote Teams When They Are Tired](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/how-to-motivate-remote-teams-when-they-are-tired) By [ALULA](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/alula) posted in [Behavior](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/behavior), [Leadership](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leadership), [Team Building](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/team-building), [Team Culture](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/team-culture), [Communicating with Teams](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/communicating-with-teams), [Working Remote](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/working-remote), [Leading Remote Teams](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leading-remote-teams), [Work from Home](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/work-from-home), [Managing Remotely](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/managing-remotely) [0 Comments](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/how-to-motivate-remote-teams-when-they-are-tired#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/running-to-work-on-rainy-day-picture-id1187160939.jpg)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/how-to-motivate-remote-teams-when-they-are-tired) You athletes will probably laugh at this but humor me – there is a point – and it’s a true story! When I was in basic training I was not much of a runner.  We were doing our final test - a seven-mile run, and I was struggling at about the 5-mile mark when my instructor came up beside me and said something to me that I have never forgotten.  He said; “I can see that you are getting tired and you have quite a ways to go”  Then he said, **“Don’t think about the end; instead just keep putting one foot in front of the other one.”**  [Read More](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/how-to-motivate-remote-teams-when-they-are-tired) ## [Give Yourself a Break: Self-Care in the Time of Pandemic](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/give-yourself-a-break-self-care-in-the-timeof-pandemic) By [ALULA](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/alula) posted in [Behavior](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/behavior), [Leadership](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leadership), [Team Building](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/team-building), [Communicating with Teams](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/communicating-with-teams), [Working Remote](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/working-remote), [Leading Remote Teams](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leading-remote-teams), [Work from Home](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/work-from-home), [Managing Remotely](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/managing-remotely) [2 Comments](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/give-yourself-a-break-self-care-in-the-timeof-pandemic#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/woman-using-laptop-while-daughter-and-dog-sleep-picture-id489698078.jpg)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/give-yourself-a-break-self-care-in-the-timeof-pandemic) In this time of pandemic, we are intensely caring for our families, our clients, our company, and our careers—and in some cases even schooling our children at home, or caring for loved ones and neighbors. We are giving 110% to everything at once. Many of us have become adept at this, working virtually, leading meetings remotely, hurtling forward day-after-day. But too often we are not caring for ourselves. Though we are strong, leading the way daily, our minds and bodies need breaks too. ALULA has worked as a virtual company for years, so we’ve learned a lot about staying healthy in “the virtual life”—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Here’s some advice, especially for those who may not be accustomed to working from home. [Read More](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/give-yourself-a-break-self-care-in-the-timeof-pandemic) ## [Business Leaders’ Communication Planning is Critical During Crisis](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/business-leaders-communication-planning-is-critical-during-crisis) By [ALULA](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/alula) posted in [Team Building](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/team-building), [Team Culture](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/team-culture), [Culture](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/culture), [Communicating with Teams](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/communicating-with-teams), [Working Remote](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/working-remote), [Leading Remote Teams](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leading-remote-teams), [Work from Home](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/work-from-home), [Managing Remotely](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/managing-remotely) [0 Comments](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/business-leaders-communication-planning-is-critical-during-crisis#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/back-view-of-asian-business-woman-talking-to-her-colleagues-about-in-picture-id1214087270.jpg)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/business-leaders-communication-planning-is-critical-during-crisis) When a crisis hits, many companies turn their attention outwards. Understandably, business leaders spend time crafting external messages and planning for ongoing communication to clients, partners, and other external stakeholders. Equally important, business leaders need to craft plans for nurturing and [strengthening internal relationships](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/leading-virtual-teams-strengthening-your-relationships) through ongoing communications.  [Read More](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/business-leaders-communication-planning-is-critical-during-crisis) [All posts](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/all) [Next](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/team-building/page/2) ### Conversation ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Posts by Topic - [Leadership (120)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leadership) - [Behavior (46)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/behavior) - [Team Culture (30)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/team-culture) - [Culture (26)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/culture) - [Communicating with Teams (25)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/communicating-with-teams) - [Leading Remote Teams (20)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leading-remote-teams) - 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