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Valentine’s Day, that favored holiday for couples, is often met with a collective groan from our single friends.  For those not in a relationship, Valentine’s Day goes uncelebrated or is rebranded as Singles Awareness Day or Relationship Independence Day. 

But what if there was an event for singles that turned mingling into a competitive adventure?  An event where it was a race against the clock to meet a match (maybe your match?) in exchange for cool prizes and free holiday themed libations?  What if being single was more fun than being a couple this year?

It’s that time of year again. Thanksgiving? Yes, but no. Christmas time? Yes, but no. For many in the outdoor adventurous realm, especially those in water sports, now is when we break down and put on socks. For most this isn’t a big deal. Most wear socks regularly, daily even. But for me, it is a big deal. I need socks that can keep up with my lifestyle. This time of year means I am wearing boots, lots of types of boots, hiking, combat, snow and snowboarding boots.

Team building is an essential activity within an organization. In a previous post here on OPA, we’ve cited reasons why it’s important, thus, companies and other types of groups ensure that team building is always a part of their developmental plans.

One of the challenges though, is to think and prepare various activities that will do the job of accomplishing the goals of the team building process, whilst simultaneously letting participants enjoy the sessions. Coming up with new ways to achieve both results fall upon the organizers of the event.

One of the biggest challenges that any business faces is to have all of its employees working towards a common goal. In order for that to happen, everyone within the organization needs to be on the same page, but it can be difficult for that to happen when you have all kinds of different personalities working in the same building. There are going to be natural leaders and followers, and there are also going to be people who want to lead, but who simply sit back and watch for fear that they will fail. Making sure that everyone is in the right position to succeed is important, and team building exercises are a great way to get to know the strengths and weaknesses of everyone within the company.