TEAMS
“A team is a group of people who go out of their way to make each other look good.” – Robert Farrell
Teamwork and Team-Building
MANAGER MOMENTS: How to Build a High-Performing Team
A Media Partners ReleaseThrough 7 short but powerful learning modules, this micro-learning series focuses on the characteristics of high-performing teams. Managers learn how to assess their team’s strengths and needs while receiving practical tips on specific things they can do to take team performance to a higher level.
The Unified Team
A Media Partners ReleaseTeam conflict can take on many different forms such as belittling, blaming, backstabbing, and bickering. The Unified Team offers tools to help leaders overcome these problems, and promote a sense of unity within their team. Ideal for team leaders, supervisors and managers.
Give em the PICKLE!
A Media Partners ReleaseThis customer service film is our top selling program. It's loaded with humor, touching stories, fun graphics, and great music that all work together to deliver the powerful message: "take care of your customers." Bringing the enthusiasm and profound wisdom of Bob Farrell to your next meeting is a sure-fire way to transform your team into a bunch of pickle-givers!
The Abilene Paradox
A CRM ReleaseThe all-time bestseller on group decision making. See the negative impact of "going along to get along". This highly entertaining film explores what can happen when no one truly believes in what they're agreeing to. Don't let your team take "the road to Abilene".
Accountability That Works!
A CRM ReleaseAccountability That Works! is an exciting, innovative training program that will provide everyone in your organization with the tools they need for a greater sense of empowerment, effectiveness and increased productivity.
Groupthink
A CRM ReleaseA powerful reenactment of events surrounding the launch of Space Shuttle Challenger helps viewers see how Dr. Irving Janis' theory of "groupthink" phenomenon can lead to costly decisions in business.
The Clarity Imperative
A CRM Release...How Getting Everyone on the Same Page Makes Your Organization Stand Out. What makes an organization or team stand out? Typically, it's things like clarity, the culture, and direction where the group is headed. This program shows that teams and organizations are more apt to succeed when everyone is clear on: "What we do, Who we are, the Direction in which we're headed".
Everest
A CRM ReleaseThis video is essential for anyone who has ever worked on a team -- or is responsible for making teams strive to reach higher performance goals. See how a blind man's quest to reach the summit was only possible through teamwork.
We're on the Same Team, Remember?
A CRM ReleaseThe first time we saw this film, we knew it would be a best seller. An expertly produced story of what can happen when each member of your team has a different focus and agenda -- and all that can go in to ruining the deal.
WE'RE IN THE BAND
A Media Partners ReleaseGo on tour with, The Paperboys, a popular Northwest folk rock band and find out how they combine preparation, teamwork and connecting with their audience to grow their fan base and achieve success. WE'RE IN THE BAND is a great way to re-energize your employees and inspire them to, "come to perform," everyday.
What's Your Pickle?
A Media Partners ReleaseThis customer service video picks up right where Give 'em the Pickle left off! This time, Bob Farrell is out on a road trip, collecting inspiring pickle stories from real-life companies, just like yours, which provide outstanding customer service. These fun-filled stories not only exemplify the Pickle Philosophy, they also add fresh new insight into how your own team can "give ‘em the pickle".
Magic Of We
A CRM ReleaseA riveting video case study from Snapper Lawn Mowers and versatile ancillary materials help you teach lessons on leadership, teamwork and communication.
Change and Innovation through Brainstorming
A Media Partners ReleaseWhether we pursue it, or it is forced upon us, change can make or break any business. The determining factor for success relies on the attitude of the employees challenged with adapting to the change and charged with finding new solutions.
Teamwork in Crisis: Miracle of Flight 232
A CRM ReleaseTeamwork in Crisis is the unforgettable story of the crash of United Airlines Flight 232 and how the unprecedented teamwork of all involved turned what could have been a major tragedy ...into a miracle.
The Power of Teamwork: Inspired by the Blue Angels
Teamwork separates the winners from the losers. The Blue Angels set the standard each day and at every level. At what level does your team operate? Raise the bar with this inspiring and motivational training program.
Chilean Mine Rescue: The Unstoppable Team
Equip your managers and employees with the ability to react and respond to the unexpected. This training explains how a diversity of thinking facilitates success and spotlights how to work together to achieve common goals.
Twelve Angry Men: Teams That Don't Quit
Hosted by Dr. Margaret Wheatley, this film takes its basis from the group dynamics of the classic film: Twelve Angry Men. Much can be learned from watching this team struggle to consensus.
Communication Counts: Speaking and Listening for Results
A CRM ReleaseHow is it that a lack of communication can cause so much harm to an organization? Take a look at 6 common communication problems and the resulting impact associated with each. It's easy to see why so many failed projects, missed deadlines, and workplace conflicts are attributed to a communication blunder in one or more of these areas.
Fun Is Good
A CRM ReleaseIs it possible to combine your passion with your everyday work and have fun in the process? Absolutely. In fact, finding and applying passion in our work is something we should all strive for. That's what Fun Is Good is all about.
Teamwork: What's Trust Got To Do With It?
Lack of trust is one of the main impediments to effective teamwork. This team-oriented training program demonstrates how to build and maintain trust among team members.
Working Without a Script
Well known for improv comedy, Second City Communications, in this program, teaches how the fundamentals of improvisation will help your organization communicate better, build stronger teams, and create a positive work environment.
Life's Lessons Series
Life's Lessons is a simple, inspiring and thought-provoking motivational video that includes wisdom from across the ages is presented through gentle and visually arresting animation and moving music.
Let's Get Together: Communicating Respect in a Diverse Workplace
With a unique and comprehensive approach, this training program tackles the issues of diversity, communication, conflict-management and teamwork to help you foster a more productive workplace.
Feedback Solutions Series
Provide employees with the skills they need to effectivly create a "feedback culture" within your organization where giving and receiving feedback becomes a normal part of day-to-day business, therefore improving moral, empowering teams as well as quality of your service.
Everest: Creating Greatness Package
This leadership training package expands on the Erik Weihenmayer story by introducing the Whole-Person Paradigm and 4 Imperatives of Great Leaders by looking at problems and their solutions, levels of engagement and opportunities to unleash talent.
Building Your Team: Recruiting, Interviewing & Hiring
Finding and hiring the best associates is quite possibly the most important job of any retail manager. It's as simple as keeping your eyes open during day to day transactions with staff in the businesses that you shop at personally.
Workteams & The Wizard of Oz
Join renowned management expert Ken Blanchard as he observes teamwork through the adventures of Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion trying to reach the Land of Oz.
Pit Crew Challenge: Driven to Perform
Learn how to apply lessons regarding clarity, collaboration and courage to your own team with this new and exciting leadership training program.
Tearing Down Walls
A CRM ReleaseTearing Down Walls uses the Berlin Wall as a metaphor for the barriers that exist between individuals, teams, departments, or even between an organization and its customers by eliminating miscommunication, distrust, and stereotyping.
Win Teams
Is your company going through change? Doubts and fears are part of the process, but this program can show your employees the positive aspects of change. Based on a true story, Win Teams should inspire any workplace dealing with change.
Ethics Made Simple
Workplace Ethics is a serious workplace issue. Not only do ethics involve laws and regulations that dramatically affect an organization’s future, but ethics can profoundly influence productivity, employee morale and an organization’s reputation.
The Vision of Teams video
Very inspirational story of the first all-woman team to reach the South Pole. Their journey mirrors the dynamics that any team can face - in play or work.
Flight 232: The Power of Teamwork
A CRM ReleaseThis special edited-version of the classic CRM Learning program, Teamwork in Crisis, tells the amazing story of United Airlines Flight 232. In less than ten minutes, the video shows how teams in the cockpit and on the ground resisted panic when the plane experienced potentially catastrophic mechanical failure...leading to an outcome far better than anyone would have predicted.
Compliance is Just the Beginning
Compliance is Just the Beginning presents an easy-to-learn approach that will help employees at all levels make better ethical decisions and avoid the many consequences that come with doing the wrong thing.
Team Building: What Makes a Good Team Player
A CRM ReleaseBased on the principles developed by Glenn M. Parker in the Parker Team-Player Survey, this video program depicts the four primary team-member personality styles inherent to every workteam: the contributor, the collaborator, the communicator and the challenger.
Attitude Virus: Curing Negativity in the Workplace
A CRM ReleaseOne bad attitude can infect your entire team or organization. With this program, viewers learn to identify the seven most common attitude virus carriers and how to inoculate themselves and their organization against them.
Leading with Persuasion
Positive persuasion is the name of the game in this carefully crafted communication skills training video. Team members will learn to persuade with confidence and present their case with credibility.
Handling Anyone Difficult
This training offers 6 key skills that will ensure problems don’t escalate when employees engage ‘difficult’ people.
Diffusing Anger
Help staff to develop anger management skills with this training program that demonstrates necessities for controlling anger.
Resolving Conflict
A great program on essential skills, this training covers methods for both preventing and resolving conflict. Viewers will learn how to manage emotions and be respectful, communicate openly and avoid letting frustrations interfere with work.
Mediating for Resolution
Learn excellent skills for controlling respectful exchanges and facilitating solutions with this entertaining installment of the Cutting Edge Communication Comedy Series.
Surviving Team Conflicts
Too much energy is wasted on wars at work. Peace and harmony is good for health and well-being.
Welcoming New People
Early days in a new job have a big impact. A warm friendly start makes all the difference.
Facing Social Media
Social media is growing out of control. Finding opportunities is within our control.
Handling the New Wave
Digital natives can be challenging at times. They can also provide great opportunities.
Supporting Others
Being supportive is an essential skill for teams. It takes very little effort to show support.
Embracing New Ideas
Developing new ideas makes us creative. Sharing new ideas leads to innovation.
Making Decisions
Avoiding decisions weakens your position. Making good decisions keeps you strong.
Workplace Excellence Series
Utilize the tools and examples shown in this series and inspire your people to rise above the average benchmarks and truly create Workplace Excellence. This series consists of ten programs that showcase best practices regarding management, leadership, motivation, teamwork, communication, innovation and more!
Workplace Excellence: Open Communication & Teamwork
Learn how to communicate effectively to achieve best results. Promote open and honest communication through the sharing of information while discouraging gossip. Employees on all levels will understand how to build collaborative relationships and, should it arise, resolve conflict productively.
A Formula for Team Success
Discover how to ensure the success of the virtual team through daily training and learning with an emphasis on daily reporting of achievements and challenges to easily meet future goals.
Cutting Edge Communication Comedy Series
A powerful training series covering over 80 workplace topics every workplace needs to address. Short, sharp and funny with simple messages and skills for everyone.
Don't Panic!
What happens when nine fascinating people with experience in successfully navigating stressful situations at work come together to cook a meal? Insights simmer along with the food! Cooking serves as a metaphor for working through a challenge together, and after the flames die down, the participants share what they’ve learned.
The Covey Leadership Library
A CRM ReleaseDr. Stephen R. Covey, best-selling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, presents five programs that show leaders new ways of interacting with subordinates so that self-esteem, productivity, and performance are increased.
Managing Diversity
A CRM ReleaseThis provactive diversity management video addresses one of the most important issues of our day: how to overcome differences and tap into the limitless strength of a diverse workgroup.
Impressions Count: An Introduction to Workplace Etiquette and Communication
A CRM ReleaseThis breakthrough program covers the basics of workplace courtesy and etiquette, models professional behaviors for all employees and helps with organizational messaging and business-to-business relationships.
