Employee Engagement Spotlight
Forest Park Forever
Who says engaging with employees can’t be a tree-t?
An organization is nothing without the strong team behind it. Unfortunately, that strength doesn’t just develop over night; employees need tending in order to grow into a passionate, dedicated team. Luckily, StratCommRx is here to help you cultivate the perfect office atmosphere to ensure all your employees are able to thrive.
At this point, we’re sure you’ve picked up on all the plant-based language. Sorry, but we just couldn’t resist after working with Forest Park Forever on their recent staff retreat. Over the course of two days, Kelly Ferrara worked with this incredible team to get everyone on the same page, and had a lot of fun along the way!
By putting her expertise on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® to good use,
Kelly helped each team member identify their individual type, and helped them understand how this seemingly arbitrary string of letters can enhance effective communication. By learning more about personality types, the Forest Park Forever staff can truly blossom into the team they are meant to be.
Here’s a little engagement pro-tip: employee engagement doesn’t have to be all work and no play. If you’re noticing a lack of energy around the office, shake things up with some fun, organization-related games you can easily work into your staff meetings. After all, as we learned from the Forest Park Forever staff, a little fun can go a long way.
As a way to end the retreat, the StratCommRx team developed “Forest Feud,” a Forest Park Forever-themed version of game show Family Feud. We asked employees to provide answers to fun questions about the organization, and combined these with more typical Family Feud questions to round out the game. In the end, eight teams battled it out to see who would become the “Forest Feud” champs, and everyone had an uproariously good time playing. It was the perfect way to end the retreat, giving employees a positive memory of their experience and something to bond over for years to come.
Feeling like your team could benefit from an expert with a green thumb for employee engagement? Reach out to Kelly Ferrara at [email protected].
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