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What do making a cup of coffee and creating a team have in common? Many factors are at play. First is the type of coffee you're making: espresso, doppio, moka, V60, cappuccino, latte, americano, ristretto... so starting with what you're brewing will help understand what kind of people are needed. Starting with the question: What am I doing? What end result am I aiming for? This will provide insights into what kind of team is needed. How does this apply to an existing team?

Here are 9 things you can do right now to motivate your team. You're going to have to go beyond pep talks and pizza parties. #teammotivation #expansiveleadership #leadershiplessons https://lnkd.in/gQmnpAda

If you allow standards to slip over time, and then all of the sudden expect people to follow things you haven't enforced...it will fail. They key is being CONSISTENT with your standards and accountability in order to get solid team results. Want to learn more? Follow us on YouTube: @andrewscott9329 #restaurantowner #foodbusiness #smallbusiness

If you allow standards to slip over time, and then all of the sudden expect people to follow things you haven't enforced...it will fail. They key is being CONSISTENT with your standards and accountability in order to get solid team results. Want to learn more? Follow us on YouTube: @andrewscott9329 #restaurantowner #foodbusiness #smallbusiness

Building a team is pretty much like whipping up your favorite pizza. You start off thinking you can just toss things together - but nope, there's an art to it! First step, that base or crust – that's your team's backbone. Setting clear goals and knowing who does what sets the stage. Then, slather on that sauce, aka your team vibe. It’s all about keeping everyone together, sticking to values like honesty, teamwork, and a sprinkle of fun. Time for toppings - your team members, each with their own kick and flavor, making the magic happen. It's all about mixing it up. Just like mushrooms jazz up with peppers, blending skills and personalities is key. And hey, baking a pizza needs patience. Let your team gel through the ups and downs. Once it’s done, you've got yourself a masterpiece – a team that's in sync, efficient, and oh-so-yummy in the productivity sense. Bottom line: Nail the foundation, cultivate a kick-ass culture, and pick your team mix wisely. Stick to this and you're on your way to cooking up a storm, team-wise! 🍕✨

Have you thought about strengthening team spirit and cohesion among colleagues? 💡 What if you organized a DIY pizza contest? 🍕 Promote creativity, collaboration, and fun during your company evenings with this original and unifying concept. Compete the culinary talents of your team and discover who will be the next "Maestro Pizzaiolo"! 🏆 A DIY Pizza Contest workshop not only stimulates team spirit but also the commitment and motivation of your employees. Moreover, it is an excellent way to integrate new recruits into the team. 🤝 So, don't wait any longer and organize your own DIY Pizza Contest. Your team will thank you, and you will be surprised to see how much a simple pizza contest can strengthen the bonds between colleagues! And you, what are your tips for boosting team cohesion? Share them in the comments! 👇

Similar to baking a cake, team productivity requires assembling the proper materials (team members). A well-balanced batter of varied ingredients is needed to enable your teams to be at their most productive. Several corporate disciplines are involved in the complicated process of productivity. But if you keep in mind the following practices, you’ll be able to improve the performance of your staff. #TeamProductivity #EffectiveTeams #WorkplaceSuccess #CollaborativeWork #TeamBuilding #EmployeeEngagement #TeamManagement

Spice up your teamwork with a pinch of fun and a sprinkle of deliciousness! Cook with your coworkers to whip up unbreakable bonds and tasty treats with Tastesutra! 🍳👩🍳 #teambonding #cookingisfun #corporateevents #cookingclasses #leadershipdevelopment #colleagues #collaboration #workculture

Breaking bread with those who matter Eating together is essential for making the team more effective because it makes a group feel like a kind of family and creates bonds beyond the job. Forming A group of people become a team when they are each selected and put together, much like the different ingredients being carefully mixed to form dough. Storming Initially differences between individuals emerge and the leader must work hard to wrestle with these issues. Similarly the kneading process requires persistent, unrelenting, physical manipulation of the dough to strengthen the gluten strands and give the bread structure. Norming Over time the differences between team members dissipate and the group starts to function as a cohesive unit. In bread making it’s essential to give the kneaded dough time to rest, during which time it rises. Performing Once the foundations are laid and there’s trust and a common purpose the team can perform, even under immense pressure. Correspondingly, as the dough is exposed to the heat of the oven in makes its final transformation into mouth-watering, aromatic nourishment. “Bread – like real love – took time, cultivation, strong loving hands and patience. It lived, rising and growing to fruition only under the most perfect circumstances.”

Didn’t someone say that a fed team is a happy team..? Today, a few of the Manchester Non-Stop gang swapped the sandwiches for a table at our local favourite, Rudy’s, blending quality time with some good old-fashioned team bonding. It’s easy to get caught up in the grind, but moments like these remind us why a great team isn’t just about collaboration—it’s about connection. And a reminder that we do actually like each other... 🤣 Taking time to share a laugh, recharge, and enjoy each other’s company isn't just fun—it keeps our creativity flowing and our working relationship open and honest. Plus, it’s a perfect opportunity to toast our recent wins and discuss the exciting projects we have in the pipeline. So here's to great food, great company, and the unbeatable Non-Stop spirit that makes our team extraordinary. Where’s your go-to for some great food? #TeamBonding #NonStopCreativity #WorkLifeBalance