Well, how long is a piece of string?

If you need to build sandcastles you go to a beach, if you need to go sailing you go to sea, and if your team decides that mountain climbing is the perfect event for them then it’s off into the country and find a mountain range.

Horses for courses: So then why would we think it strange that the team would select Dublin as a destination for team building? It is the capital city of the country and has the greatest and most diverse range of activities than anywhere else in the country! When it comes to team building and group bonding that we are all on different pages at the beginning. It takes time, effort, leadership and coaxing to sometimes get a consensus. Nothing wrong with that really and it does show democracy at work. Someone always needs to put their hand up and take the initiative. It’s what happens. Others prefer to be led than and that’s fine too. The whole point about leadership get-a ways and team building events is it opens up opportunities for those who neither are, nor regarded as natural leaders.

It also brings out qualities that may not be apparent in an office environment. It gives all participants a chance to see what other members can bring to the party. Just because a team member it red hot at computing doesn’t mean that they are dumb when it comes to outdoor pursuits or outdoor team leadership. There’s many a gem hidden under a corporate rock and a spell away from the work environment can often help to unearth such gems. So let’s bring it on.

Back to Dublin and the reasons for selecting it as a corporate event outing destination for the team.

The variety of activities, places of interest, art galleries, hotels, pubs, restaurants are as long as they are interesting.

Whatever we find in other places in Ireland, we can find the whole bundle of them in Dublin. Dublin is not just the capital of Ireland now, it’s a vibrant European city and pretty much like New York, it’s a city that never sleeps. The only drawback is probably the extent of the activities. There will surely be some disagreement within the group as to what is a priority. This takes the team back to the reality of democracy and consensus. THE main attractions are the art galleries and the museums, the range of bridges spanning the river liffey. The enormity of the phoenix park, which houses the Zoo and the Aras, home of the President of Ireland is not fully appreciated.

It totals over 1700 acres and is bigger than Central park in New York and Hyde Park in London. There are lots of other main stream activities to keep the team happy.

Another reason for selecting Dublin as a destination for the team is its access.

The main railway hub in Ireland is at Heuston Station and it services the south, the south east and the west of Ireland. A second station at Connolly serves the north east and Belfast. Dublin airport is now one of the busiest in Europe and has connections to multiple destinations in not just Europe but worldwide. Ferries sail in and out of Dublin Port every day to the UK and continental Europe. So it your group or team are planning a spell in Dublin and moving on as a part of that team building exercise all travelling options are open. Finally, Dublin as we have stated is not just the capital of Ireland, a European city, but is a multicultural location that can compete with the best in the world at anytime.

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Summer is creeping in over the horizon! The first swallows are whizzing excitedly about overhead making their shrill sounds and announcing the beginning of the season.

Time to start thinking about the office day out and a bonding and team building event! There are loads of activities that will light the fires under the weariest of office members and get them thinking about the summer day out. Inclusive activities are always top of the team leaders lists. These range from kite surfing, canoeing, and power boating, to hill walking, spa treatments and fine dining.

Let us look at a completely different idea for the team event away this year. Consider a trip to the Gaeltach! In particular, the beautiful area of Dingle and the dingle peninsula. Get lucky with the weather and it is a most stunning experience. The team leaders and organisers will need to plan carefully for this trip. This is because,  your teams starting point will have huge bearing on travel arrangements. For instance, if your team is coming from an area on the west or south coast hiring a mini bus would be ideal.

As in any team building exercise, planning should be split up among team members as this promotes a spirit of inclusiveness and makes team members feel important. If the team is travelling from a destination farther north like Dublin or Belfast, taking the train to killarney and a coach from there to Dingle would be practical. Killarney to Dingle is a little over an hour’s drive.

The first reason that the team day out should be to Dingle has just got to be the stunning scenery.

All team members will be gob smacked as it has been described as the first place that God made. The view opens up to reveal the stunning beach at Inch on the narrow road in from Castlemaine . It is facing south west and in line with the prevailing winds. Therefore, the surf is constantly crashing in on the golden sand making it a paradise for swimmers and surfers. After a photo stop and a coffee and scone, the team then head off into the beautiful, colourful fishing town of dingle to begin their next experience.

The second reason we have chosen the area is the buzz in this marine Gaeltach town.

Beautiful little shops selling artisan products, glorious pubs where the locals converse in Irish and at the same time enjoy the craic and Irish music. Restaurants are plentiful and the quality and range of menus will satisfy the most discerning of diners. Of course the team could take a boat trip out the harbor for an encounter with the famous Dingle dolphin called Fungi

Third on our list is a trip around the Dingle peninsula.

Here the team will see the beautiful beaches at Ventry and the historical bee hive huts. They will see the Blasket islands off shore, including “The Sleeping Giant” and of course the stunning Slea head where the film “Ryan’s daughter” was shot some years ago.

The fourth buzz point is the mountain back drop dotted with stone walls and sheep.

Ruined stone cottages from the famine times are a testimony to the tragedy of our history. And, a reminder of the families that were decimated and those that emigrated. Should the budget stretch to two days, there are plenty of Hotels and guest houses in the area.

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Bigpotatoes continuously looks at alternatives for team building exercises. Many people just don’t know to start looking. Our expertise and knowledge is crucial in this regard. Bigpotatoes examines the range of activities and challenges that are available and matches them with your team building requirements. Some are high octane events. Others are physical and adrenaline pumping. More are “living on the edge” stuff. We do team building for those that want to go on tours. For teams that like marine activities. For teams that prefer quiet sedentary events. Other teams like to be chaperoned and touring is into their oil can. As we at bigpotatoes say, “its horses for courses”.

One that never fails to excite is a trip to Dublin City for the team. The range of interesting events, historical buildings and cultural occasions is huge. Train services to Dublin are from all corners of the country. So getting your team to the capital is not going to take a huge amount of effort and the team won’t spend days planning the travelling arrangements.

Again as we at bigpotatoes repeatedly say, plan, plan, plan.

Get the whole team involved in making the choices. Team leaders will ultimately make the final decision but get in with your tuppence worth, while you have a chance.

The First Reason :

The first reason that Dublin is perfect for team building is the diversity and ease of access. Take the train and arrive in Heuston station. From there take the luas to the city centre. Let the team walk over to O’Connell Street. Admire the spire; Visit the historic GPO where the Easter uprising began in 1916. The bullet marks are still visible in the outer walls. Take the team for a coffee or a light breakfast in any of the restaurants on O’Connell Street.

When the troops, meaning the team, are fed and watered take a bus out to Kilmainham Gaol. This is when the day really kicks off for the team.

The Second Reason :

The second and main reason the team has selected Dublin is the visit to Kilmainham Gaol.

The team will discover the fascinating history of the Gaol and the role it played in rallying the Irish people in the pursuit of independence. The highlights for the team are, seeing the execution site of the leaders of the 1916 Uprising. What else? A visit by the team to the Irish National War Memorial Gardens.

The team will also experience what life was like during the many Irish Uprisings. Therefore, they will hear about the historical events that changed the course of Irish History. And, everyone will first be taken on a guided walk through the famous Kilmainham Gaol! This means that they will discover the fascinating history and the role it played in rallying the Irish people to pursue independence from England and the English parliament.

Once inside the Gaol the team will hear of its dark history while walking in the footsteps of many of its inmates.  The team can learn about the Irish and English politics while the guide will tell the team more about some of its notorious prisoners including the leaders of the 1916 rising.

Many women were also incarcerated in Kilmainham

This is including Countess Markievicz, an Irish Politician and Nationalist who was awaiting execution for the part that she played in the Rising. The team will get a chance to visit the cells of some of the more infamous inmates as well as some of its youngest. The building itself has been fully restored and is a joy to visit.

The third reason is the conclusion of the team’s tour and dinner in Dublin!

Your team will be inspired and full of ideas after this trip. What better way to polish the day off with an amazing dinner in one of Dublin’s many celebrated restaurants.

Want to go further afield?! Check out our top three locations for Team Bonding in Europe!

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We all go to work, do our jobs, and go home. Regardless of how fulfilling our jobs are, it’s nice to have a little surprise here and there. Little surprises from the boss help people feel connected to their work environment and make it that much more enjoyable. Have a read of our 10 Ways To Surprise Your Team. The idea is to increase engagement and productivity.

Food Time

For no reason just bring in some food to share. Some Bagels, fruit baskets, cookies, or even pizza. These are always a big hit!

Home Time Surprise

Why not tell everyone they can leave 30 minutes early for the day as a random surprise. Surprisingly, most people will not actually leave because they have work they don’t want to leave behind. But it’s still a really nice gesture that they will appreciate!

Personal Touch

We all love the personal touch. This little surprise is something you can do in personally without involving the rest of the team. Every once in a while, come in a little early to leave a personal note, complimenting the work done or thanking them if an extra special effort was made on a recent project. They will love that you took time to leave this personal compliment.

Work Somewhere Else

Work somewhere else for the day! Remember that time your teacher took you outside to have class? It’s the same feeling! We strongly recommend having regular team idea sessions in a different environment than the office. If you have a team meeting coming up that’s normally in a boring conference room, then why not head to a local park and sit at a picnic table? Or head to a local coffee shop or hotel lobby.

Funny Board

Get a little bulletin board in the office and every morning allow an employee to put up a funny picture, cheeky tweet, or quote. Even put this on a rota system so people know when they have to put up a funny piece.

Branded Gear

Show employees you appreciate them with cool gear. Organise t-shirts, stickers, coffee mugs or water bottles with business logo stamped on. Use them as little thank you gifts for the staff… And if they use them outside the office you now have some free advertising!

Walk Time

Take everyone out for a walk. Grab your team and just walk around the block or the park. This gets everyone chatting and really relaxes people. Such a nice surprise also to just randomly take 30 minutes out of the day for a little team bonding.

Music

Is your office usually pretty quiet? Mix it up a little, bring in a speaker, turn on the radio and have some tunes on!

Team Lunch

Team lunches are a great way to create a different kind of conversation that wouldn’t happen in the office. Organise a team lunch and to get to know your employees on a different level and in a different setting. This team bonding lunch allows your team to connect more.

Visit From The Family

Do you know the spouses or any family members of your team? Why not invite them to stop by? In the office we talk about our family, kids and pets every day and even see the pictures. But has your spouse ever actually seen where you work or what you do? Take a minute and say hi to them in person. It’s always a nice break in the day when your spouse or co-worker’s spouse stops by with the kids. It really lifts the mood in the office.

We all know their are benefits to team building. We really encourage you to brighten your teams day by trying one of our 10 Ways To Surprise Your Team or all if you feel like it! 

As a manager it is vital to know little tricks that motivate your staff, raise moral, make work enjoyable, and all resulting in increased productivity.

These are just a few ideas, and we’re sure you can come up with more. Don’t hesitate to experiment and we would love to know how they work with your team.

If you like the idea of organising some team building for your group. Then contact us today and let our expert team look after you.

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After Work Drinks in Cork City

The weekend is nearly here, well that’s what I keep tell myself. And like you I’m slowing counting down the minutes until it’s time to call it a week. One thing I love to do when possible is enjoy a drink after work in Cork City before popping home to relax for the night. Here are just a few of my suggestions for After Work Drinks in Cork City with you colleagues!

Electric

A brilliant after work drinks venue before the rush of the weekend arrives. Electric sits in a fantastic spot along the River Lee. It’s serves great drinks and cocktails. And when the sun is shining the place is a hive of activity as everyone enjoys a few drinks in the sun by the water and on the grass outside.

Sextant

I’ve put the Sextant on my list as I pass it on my way home from work. It’s not smack bang in the city centre but nevertheless it’s a great place to meet for some after work drinks. It’s cosy on a cold evening and open and airy on a warm evening with it’s outdoor space. The pints have a taste of more off them.

Soho

Another top city centre bar for an after work refreshment. Soho is my bar of choice if I’m looking to enjoy a beer and catch a match also. The big screen means wherever you are in the bar you’ll see all the action.

Mutton Lane

If you’re looking for a bar that’s tucked away from the evening rush then Mutton Lane is for you. It’s down a narrow street, of Patrick’s street and pours a fantastic pint. They also have a few craft beers on tap should you fancy changing it up. I do drink more than just Murphy’s.

Rising Sons

Lastly on my list of places for After Work Drinks in Cork City is the Rising Sons on Cornmarket Street. It serves up its own fantastic beer which is brewed in house. Also they’ll have any big match on the screen and have a Foosball table to take on a work colleague. When you’ve worked up an appetite they have a wonderful selection of pizzas too.

So there you have it folks. Just a few of my suggestions for some After Work Drinks in Cork City! Is there any places you enjoy a quiet one after work you’d like to share? Drop us an email on info@bigpotatoes.ie!

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3 Top Lunch Picks for a Work Lunch in Cork

I’m going to say it, we are spoiled in Cork for a venues to have a work lunch in. There is nothing better than having a work lunch in my opinion. But for those who know me, know that I love me food, this won’t come as a great surprise. A work lunch I find is a great way to have to discuss various topics and it allows a meeting/conversation flow more naturally and often times new ideas come out of them. So, here are my 3 Top Lunch Picks for a Work Lunch in Cork!

Perry Street Cafe

If you’ve not eaten here yet. I want you to get up now and go grab some food in Perry Street. It is simply one of Cork’s culinary hot spots in my opinion and does incredible food daily. The venue is open and airy and makes it a wonderful space for a work lunch.

After you’ve eaten I’d suggest grabbing a coffee and enjoy this relaxing space as you go through the reason you actually decided to have a work lunch. Such is the popularity around lunch time I’d suggest calling ahead and asking to book a table if it’s a work lunch engagement. Just to be safe.

Market Lane

Again another fantastic restaurant for a work lunch. Located at the bottom of Oliver Plunkett street in Cork City you’ll be salivating over what to eat for lunch in Market Lane. You may even forget your reason for even being there. They have such an extensive and varied menu to suit any type of palate.

As a venue for a work lunch, it is perfect. It’s a relaxing restaurant, people aren’t on top of you and you can speak freely with out fear of someone listening in. Maybe the last one is just me.

Cask

Lastly on our lists is Cask on McCurtain Street. Just around the corner from me here in office, I’ve sampled it’s lunch time menu a few times. Each time is better than the last and that’s why its on my 3 Top Lunch Picks for a Work Lunch in Cork. If I’m having a work lunch this would be my first shout.

I already mentioned the food but again, like the others above, the space is inviting, comfortable but also allows you to do some real work when it comes time to knuckle down. I also love the window seats from a personal point of view. Watching the world go by always helps me think of creative ideas if it’s that type of work lunch.

So, they are my 3 Top Lunch Picks for a Work Lunch in Cork. Where do you go for your work lunch? Or is there anywhere you’d recommend for my next work lunch.

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11 Tricks to Look Smarter In Meetings

BigPotatoes.ie are here to help every aspect of your team. Now our expertise is in creating fantastic and mind blowing team building events, Christmas parties and work nights out to mention a few. But we do like to help out in your day to day life. We all have meetings we’d rather not be in or at or wondering why you even need to be there. When that happens we tend not to focus as much or put to much effort in. So, here are 11 Tricks to Look Smarter In Meetings to hide that lack of focus.

1. Percentages into Fractions

When some starts stating percentages this is your chance to chime in with some very quick math to impress everyone and make them think you’re fully engaged in the meeting. For example “20% of people are finding us via mobile” you reply with “So about 1 in 5”

People will nod in agreement and make a note.

2.  “Take a Step Back”

Four beautiful words that you should all have ready to go if you’ve drifted away and are now not sure what’s happening in the meeting. People are all talking quickly and you’re the only one not inputting. This is your moment to come in and say “Let’s take a step back” and then follow it swiftly with something like “What are actually trying to achieve?”. And now you’ve bought yourself another 30 minutes of not thinking but still look smart.

3. Taking Notes

This is a classic and was always going to make 11 tricks to look smarter in meetings. Bring a note pad to the meeting. Write down a word from each sentence. A note some would call it. All the time nodding your head. You’ll look engaged, concentrated and smart.

4. “Can this be Scaled?”

Another fantastic four word saying that must have been invented specifically for meetings. Again, if you’re looking to appear a touch smarter in a meeting. When the opportunity presents itself, hit them with “Can this be scaled?”. Scaled up, scaled back you name it. It’s a great universal term to add input into a meeting.

5. Can I See the Last Slide Again

Very similar to point to number 3 above. Asking can you go back to the last slide to make note makes you appear smarter, more engaged and have a willingness to take in all the information. Make sure you actually say that you want to make note of something. Otherwise you do run the risk of looking like you were not paying attention.

6. Important Phone Call

We’ve all done it at some point in our lives. It may not have been a meeting but we’ve all utter those words “I have to take this” and then swiftly leave the room. It’s probably your mother on the line asking how your day is going and will you be out at the weekend for dinner. Vitally important phone call.

It is still however a great move to demonstrate ones importance and their work ethic as they seem busy.

7. Explain that for Everyone

We’ve all been in a meeting when someone says a word or something that you have zero clue about. Don’t worry guys, there is a fantastic way to find out what they mean and look smart at the same time. It goes something like this…”I’m not sure everyone in the team knows what [insert word] means, can you explain it?”

8. Acronyms

Want to look smart in a meeting? Simple. Turn a phrase into an acronyms. When some says something like “we’ll need those yearly progress reports by Monday” and you chime up with “I’ll get working on those YPR’s for Monday”!

9. Sticky Notes

This trick can be used both in meetings and on at your desk. Adding a sticky not to pages in a presentation with a note is always a smart looking move. Also having sticky notes physically stuck to your laptop also shows how smart you are and your work ethic is so good that you need the information in direct eye line as not to waist time.

10. Alternate between Agreeing and Disagreeing

Another classic manoeuvre to use in a meeting to look smart. Switch from agreeing with certain things and disagreeing with others. It shows that you’re considering both sides and have an opinion. It goes something like “I like the sound of that” to “I’m not to sure about that”

11. Email Summary

Finally on our list of 11 tricks to look smarter in meetings, at the very end of the meeting to help you look smarter. Ask who is going to send an email with a summary of today’s meeting. We’d advise you avoid doing it yourself personally if you were not being paying attention!

So, there you have it, 11 Tricks to look Smarter In Meetings! Have you come across any of these in your previous meetings? And will you be using any of them in an upcoming meeting?

Lastly, if you’re looking to organise a work night out or team building event. Drop us a line on info@bigpotatoes.ie!

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BigPotatoes Bites – Math Fact!

We’re a little sports mad in BigPotatoes.ie. We can’t help busting out stats on football, rugby or any sport for that matter. We think it could be down to our love of random facts and enjoying work nights out or team building events. So, we thought we’d throw in a numbers fact for a little change and give you this BigPotatoes Bites – Math Fact!

Numbers are used in almost everything we do daily. Driving, talking, money or just stat giving in a row about who the greatest player of all time is.

But did you know this random fact. If you were to multiply 111,111,111 by 111,111,111 that it is equal to 12,345,678,987,654,321!!

We suggest you give this to your team at beginning of your next meeting or team building event and see how quickly it takes them to work it out. No calculators but you can let them know it’s a trick question!

Finally, if you’re looking to organise a work night out. Make sure and drop us a line on info@bigpotatoes.ie now! 

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BigPotatoes Bites – Did you know what a Tittle is?

In this edition on BigPotatoes Bites we delve in to something that the vast majority of use everyday. This is one of those facts that is sure to have people come back to you with ‘I didn’t know that’. So, here we go again with BigPotatoes Bites – Did you know what a Tittle is?

As we’ve said in previous BigPotatoes Bites, a great fact in our opinion starts with those three beautiful words. This also a brilliant ice breaker at the start of a meeting or even team building event.

Did you know what a Tittle is?

The dot over an “i” is called a “Tittle”. It’s something we use, see, say, and write daily and are almost completely oblivious to it.

So, who will you be sharing this random fact with anyone?

Finally, if you’re looking to organise your next work night out. Make sure to drop us a line on info@bigpotatoes.ie!

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BigPotatoes Bites – Broken Clock

We’ve all experienced the midday slump. The weekend seems to be getting further and further away. And, the time seems to be dragging on. We of course recommend you can start planning a work night out which is always going to raise the spirits. But, if you just fancy blowing your co-workers mind then this BigPotatoes Bites – Broken Clock should do the trick.

Seeing as you’re clock watching and literally counting down the seconds until you can go home. Point out to your co-worker or other team member, have they ever realized that a broken clock is right twice a day!

This will also be the moment that your co-worker either has never realized this and goes ‘oh yeah’. Or they might just realize that you’ve finally cracked.

Either way you’ve just passed on another random fact that they may end up using later at a team building event or as an ice breaker at a networking event.

Finally, start planning your work night out or team building event and email info@bigpotatoes.ie! 

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BigPotatoes Bites – Vending Machines

We do truly love a random fact in BigPotatoes.ie HQ. We love them even more when someone has gone to great lengths to calculate random facts. It always adds to a fantastic fact or ice breaker at any team building event. So, in this edition of BigPotatoes Bites – Vending Machines, we’ll let you in on something that might save your life one day.

All great random facts start with 3 fantastic words…Did you know?

So, ladies and gentleman. Did you know?…That vending machines are twice as likely to kill you than a Shark!

So, when you’re standing at the vending machine at work during the week. You know what random fact to dish out courtesy of BigPotatoes.ie.

Finally, start planning your next work night out or Team Building event and drop us a line on info@bigpotatoes.ie! 

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BigPotatoes Bites – What Colour is Hippo Milk?

As random facts go, this is one of our favourites and was always going to be a BigPotatoes Bite at some point. Some may already know the answer but if you don’t you’re in for a treat. So, in this BigPotatoes Bites – What Colour is Hippo Milk?

Now we all naturally assume milk is white. We’ve been drinking cows milk since we were children and we’ve been bombarded with cereals advertising it be served with milk. However, not every species on this planet has white milk. A Hippo’s milk is in fact Pink!!

It does kind of look like strawberry flavoured milk but we aren’t taste testing that. But, this little random fact is a fantastic way to kick off a meeting or use it as an icebreaker at a networking event. It’s sure to turn a few heads.

And, if you still don’t believe me. Check out the video below for proof!

So, on your next work night out or Christmas party when some asks have you any news. You can tell them you do and tell them the colour of Hippo milk.

Finally, start planning your next work night out or Christmas party and drop us a line on info@bigpotatoes.ie! 

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BigPotatoes Bites – Google Worth?

There is no getting away from the reality that we all love an interesting fact. Something that sparks a response from our peers like “really?”, “I don’t believe it” or “that’s mad”. In this BigPotatoes Bites – Google Worth? you will get a fact that is sure to get a reaction.

We all know Google and we are well aware of the vast amounts of money it is making. But, that was not always the case. Did you know… that the founders of Google were willing to sell Google for $1million to Excite in 1999. Not only that but Excite turned them down! Google is now worth an estimated $183 billion!

I bet those lads are kicking themselves now!

Now that’s what we call an interesting fact for any team building event!

Finally, contact us today for more details on our fantastic team building events! 

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BigPotatoes Bites – What Gorillas Do When They’re Happy

We all do certain things when we’re happy. That could be dancing, singing, drinking or whatever takes your fancy really. This is heightened when your boss announces they have a team building event or work night out planned. But, have you ever wondered what a gorilla does when they’re happy? Find out in this BigPotatoes Bites – What Gorillas Do When They’re Happy!

We’re not that far removed from our primate friends, and we’re even closer after a big work night out. But, did you know that when a Gorilla is happy they Burp? It’s true when a Gorilla is happy they burp. Unfortunately they don’t have breath mints.

We’re sure that this little fact will go down a hit as an icebreaker on you next team building event!

Finally, get in touch about planning your next team building event on info@bigpotatoes.ie! 

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BigPotatoes Bites – How Do Pineapples Grow

We’re a big believer in BigPotatoes.ie HQ of learning something new everyday. We also love a good or interesting fact that make for a brilliant icebreaker at a team building or networking event. So, with this BigPotatoes Bites – How Do Pineapples Grow? you’ll learn something that will blow your mind.

Most of us love pineapple. We won’t get into the debate about it being on a pizza. That can split any team in half. But, most of us assume that a pineapple falls from a tree or grows on one. Essentially with it being a tropical fruit we all think it grows and falls like a coconut or banana.

Well ladies and gentleman we’re here to tell you it certainly does not. It actually grows up from the ground! Don’t believe us? Check out the video, BigPotatoes Bites – How Do Pineapples Grow?, below!

Make sure to stay tuned for more BigPotatoes Bites with random facts and peculiar ice breakers for your next team building event!

Finally, drop us a line today on info@bigpotatoes.ie for more details on our fantastic team building events and work night’s out!

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Exercises To Do At Your Desk

You may spend quiet a considerable amount of time during your working week at a desk. There is so much stuff online and on social media about being active whenever you get the chance. The benefits of exercise is widely known so don’t miss out in work. It should be encouraged in any high performing team as a way to refresh the body before a meeting or heavy work load. So, try out a few of these Exercises To Do At Your Desk or in the office.

Desk Dip or Push Ups

Now we aren’t suggesting that as you walk through the office that you suddenly drop to the floor and give your manager 20 push-ups. But when you’re on a coffee break or lunch. Spend 2 or 3 minutes doing a few desk dips or push ups to get the blood flowing.

Shoulder Rolls Or Shrugs

Many of us tend to carry our stress and tension in our neck and shoulders. So, while you sitting at your desk. Sit up straight and shrug your shoulders upwards and roll the backwards. And repeat. It’s a fantastic exercise also to help with correcting your posture from sitting at a desk .

Leg Raises and Calf Raises

Sitting down all day isn’t ideal so a lot of exercise professionals would advocate getting up and walking on your lunch or just around the office to get the blood flowing. If you can’t leave your desk for some reason. Leg raises and calf raises will help to get the blood flowing to your lower limbs.

Leg raises involve you sitting up right and simply lifting both your legs off the ground and directly out in front of you. Calf raises then are very simple. Again sitting upright with your knees bent push through the ball of your foot and raise your heel. Repeat the motion for a minute.

Balance / Swiss Ball

Finally, if you really want to make sure you get some exercise at your desk. Then invest in a balance or swiss ball and replace your chair. It’s fantastic piece of kit to improve your posture and will help engage your core throughout the day.

This could even be a great way to beat that midday slump in the office!

So, will you be working up a bit of a sweat with these Exercises To Do At Your Desk?

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