90 episodes

Michelle and Chris are here to answer your team building questions so we can learn and grow together!The more you know, the more you can do! Michelle Cummings (Training-Wheels.com) and Dr. Chris Cavert (OnTeamBuilding.com & FUNdoing.com) team up on this weekly podcast to field questions from team builders all over the world. Michelle and Chris have over 50 years of combined team building and training experience and over 20 publications to their credit. They both have traveled the world to help team builders get better at what they do best - lead powerful team building programs. Do you have a team building related question? Submit it to the show at OnTeamBuilding.com/askpodcast

Ask Michelle & Chris About Team Building Michelle Cummings Chris Cavert

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Michelle and Chris are here to answer your team building questions so we can learn and grow together!The more you know, the more you can do! Michelle Cummings (Training-Wheels.com) and Dr. Chris Cavert (OnTeamBuilding.com & FUNdoing.com) team up on this weekly podcast to field questions from team builders all over the world. Michelle and Chris have over 50 years of combined team building and training experience and over 20 publications to their credit. They both have traveled the world to help team builders get better at what they do best - lead powerful team building programs. Do you have a team building related question? Submit it to the show at OnTeamBuilding.com/askpodcast

    #90: How Do I Start My Own Business in Adventure/Experiential Education?

    #90: How Do I Start My Own Business in Adventure/Experiential Education?

    After a number of inquisitive questions over the past few weeks, Michelle and Chris dive into some of the answers about starting your own business in the wild world of team building – the fields of Adventure and Experiential Education. We hope you join us!Emails:michelle@training-wheels.comchris@onteambuilding.comFind the Show Notes with all the resource links HERESubmit a comment or teambuilding-related question HEREMichelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.comSign Up for Michelle's weekly Newslet...

    • 29 min
    #89: Training Wheels 25 Year History Recap with Lessons Learned

    #89: Training Wheels 25 Year History Recap with Lessons Learned

    Michelle gives us a vivid recap of Training Wheels at 25! Of course, no historical picture is complete without some reflection over a number of the lessons learned along the way. (Chris is there for the memorable ride, asking questions to spark some details.) We hope you join us!Emails:michelle@training-wheels.comchris@onteambuilding.comFind the Show Notes with all the resource links HERESubmit a comment or teambuilding-related question HEREMichelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.comSign Up for M...

    • 40 min
    #88: Reinvigorating Classics, (Vol. 4) Moonball & Human Knot

    #88: Reinvigorating Classics, (Vol. 4) Moonball & Human Knot

    Michelle and Chris share two more modern versions of classic teambuilding activities. Put more action and group cooperation into Moonball and make knots, in the now 50-year-old classic, Human Knots (originally called simply, Knots). We hope you join us!Emails:michelle@training-wheels.comchris@onteambuilding.comFind the Show Notes with all the resource links HERESubmit a comment or teambuilding-related question HEREMichelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.comSign Up for Michelle's weekly News...

    • 29 min
    #87: Soft Start – Ideas for Engaging Participants Before Your Program Begins

    #87: Soft Start – Ideas for Engaging Participants Before Your Program Begins

    Michelle and Chris call it the "Soft Start." Mark Collard, author of Serious FUN calls it an "Unofficial Start." Priya Parker, author of The Art of Gathering calls it a "Threshold Moment." These are all terms for the valuable time we have between when our participants arrive to (or start trickling into) our program space up to when we officially begin the program (e.g., 8 a.m. sharp). Michelle and Chris discuss some interactive ways to connect with and encourage participants to interact...

    • 21 min
    #86: Managing Large Groups (30 to 100) by Yourself

    #86: Managing Large Groups (30 to 100) by Yourself

    Michelle and Chris discuss some of the considerations for solo large group facilitation – how/what to prepare, some all-group and simultaneous small-group activities, and getting the large group's attention. We hope you join us!Emails:michelle@training-wheels.comchris@onteambuilding.comFind the Show Notes with all the resource links HERESubmit a comment or teambuilding-related question HEREMichelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.comSign Up for Michelle's weekly Newsletter HEREDr. Chris Cavert - O...

    • 32 min
    #85: Using Index Cards for Teambuilding Activities

    #85: Using Index Cards for Teambuilding Activities

    Michelle and Chris share some fun with index cards. They are one of the most versatile props you can have on hand. Along with a handful of markers, you'll have hours of engagement at the ready. We hope you join us!Emails:michelle@training-wheels.comchris@onteambuilding.comFind the Show Notes with all the resource links HERESubmit a comment or teambuilding-related question HEREMichelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.comSign Up for Michelle's weekly Newsletter HEREDr. Chris Cavert - OnTeamBuilding....

    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

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7 Ratings

7 Ratings

Jo Ellen K ,

Exceptional Podcast with 2 amazing facilitators!!!

I am so excited that these 2 amazing facilitators have created a go to Podcast full of important and timely, information in our ever changing world of experiential learning!! Well done !

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Great resource!

Two of the best in the industry share their thoughts and experiences. This is a great resource for anyone in the world of experiential learning!

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