TAKE THE FEAR OUT OF TEAM BUILDING
What is the first thing you think of when you hear (or read) “team building”? Why does team building, whether you spell it as one word or two, have such a negative connotation to so many? For those who are naturally active and/or outgoing, team building is often welcomed with open arms; however, for those who are introverted, and/or less athletically inclined, it’s often a cause of hesitation, fear, and anxiety. By conducting a series of short surveys, Matt garnered the common opinions, and misconceptions, of what team building is, and he’s sharing his findings, and solutions, with the world through his speaking engagements and his book, TAKE THE FEAR OUT OF TEAM BUILDING. Team building is more than zip lining, trust falls, and slide show presentations. Are you still feeling skeptical? It’s time you participated in this interactive (yes, attendees will participate in some simple, yet engaging activities), informative and engaging presentation.

Attendees will take away the following key points . . .

• - recognition that “team building” is not a “bad word.”
• - an understanding of what positive team building experiences entail.
• - a removal of fear and anxiety around both the words, and acts, of team building.
• - when and how to host a productive team building experience beneficial to everyone on a team.
• - first and foremost, team building can, and should, be FUN.

In 2009, Matt May founded Verve Central Productions to provide quality entertainment and services to its clients and audiences through special events & entertainment, theatrical production, creative & business consulting, and education. Through the company’s team building division, Premier Team Building & Interactive Experiences™, collaborative programs are delivered to clients nation-wide and internationally. Matt has produced and facilitated hundreds of large and small-group experiences. As the company’s president, he is responsible for the design & development of its team building and interactive experiences, overseeing the production and facilitation of these programs, customer support, and staff training.

In his career, May has served as a producer, director, manager, administrator, educator, and consultant for various event and live entertainment, theatrical, and educational organizations.

A sought-after speaker and published author, Matt excitedly shares his passions and experiences focusing on  two areas:
- Take The Fear Out Of Team Building (book available on Amazon)
- Don’t Fight The Flow: Following Your Organic Path

Additionally, he has served as . . .
- event host / emcee and lead facilitator of employee engagement / team building experiences including “Who We R: Live & In Living Color” virtual talk-show
- event host / emcee of private events for groups of all sizes
weekly backstage tour guide and behind-the-scenes host onboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Dawn
- host of “Discover Broadway” talk show, interviewing cast and crew members from touring Broadway productions