We spend a lot of time together at work. We sit in meetings, answer messages, collaborate on projects and move from one deadline to the next. But spending time together doesn’t necessarily mean we feel connected, engaged or part of something. Employee engagement isn’t created simply by putting people in the same room. And it certainly isn’t created by adding another meeting to the calendar. People need opportunities to participate, contribute and interact in ways that feel di

Most of us spend our days interacting with people through the roles we play. We’re coworkers, managers, clients, volunteers, parents, neighbors and friends. Those roles help us get things done, but they can also shape the way we relate to one another. At work especially, our conversations tend to have a purpose. There’s a meeting to get through, a problem to solve, a decision to make or a deadline to meet. Even traditional team-building activities can sometimes feel like one

Most of our days are built around getting things done — answering emails, solving problems, attending meetings and moving from one responsibility to the next. We rarely make time to create simply for the experience of creating. But stepping outside of that routine can do more than give us a break. Creative experiences invite us to use our minds differently, become more present in what we're doing and interact with the people around us in ways that don't always happen during t