Our insights and reflections on teams

We are constantly out and about working with teams and when we are not, we are reading the latest research on teams. That may not sound like the most exciting but we love it and it means that we can share these insights with you!
 

Trust is Not Built in a Day (or a Trust Fall)

When people talk about building trust at work, they often imagine team away days, obstacle courses, or that awkward moment when you fall backwards and hope your colleague catches you. But real...

Manchester Think Tank: Solving the Productivity Puzzle

On 12th June 2025, Squadify, University Academy 92 and Alate Business Growth hosted a Think Tank to give leaders concrete actions that they can take to accelerate performance and shift a 17-year stagnation in UK productivity....

Why AI Shouldn’t Replace People—It Should Bring Them Closer Together

In a world where artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how we work, it’s easy to assume that the future lies in automation, efficiency, and doing more with fewer people. But at Squadify,...

Finding Purpose in the System: Insights from Professor Peter Hawkins

Have you struggled to find your team’s purpose? It’s a common problem and can even seem like an esoteric concept in a world where we just need to get the job done....

Celebrating Resilience: Our 100th Episode with Gillian and Jenny

In our milestone hundredth episode of “We Not Me,” we had the privilege of hosting Gillian Coutts and Jenny Steadman. This special episode was an emotional and inspiring journey, truly embodying the...

Unlocking Team Potential: Fostering Inclusive and Engaging Meetings

In a recent episode of the “We Not Me” podcast, hosts Dan Hammond and Pia Lee talked with Betina Szkudlarek, a professor in International Management, to delve into the reasons behind the...

Psychosocial hazards in the workplace: addressing challenges using a data-driven approach to teams

The mental health and well-being of employees are crucial for obvious reasons. We are mostly compassionate beings that want the best for others including in the workplace. It’s also well-known now that...

Court Fined $380,000 For Psychologically Hazardous Work Environment

Court Services Victoria (CSV), an independent statutory body responsible for administering Victoria’s court system, has been found guilty and penalized $379,157 due to a harmful work environment at the Coroners Court of...

Team offsites are coming back. Let’s get them right this time.

Remote working has transformed the world of work. It has brought flexibility to individuals, reduced environmental impact on the planet and even boosted performance for organisations. But the need to connect in...

How to deliver bad news

One of the key tenets of Jim Collins’ Goodto Great was to ‘confront the brutal facts’ but it’s not always easy to be themessenger bringing the unwelcome news to a senior leader....