Culture

Challenge

  • The team were working too hard and smiling too little.

Objective

  • Make hard work fun.
  • Build cross-functional relationships.
  • Boost morale, mental, physical health and happiness.

Process

  • Wear a smile.
  • Evangelize team building activities at every opportunity; in the office, on Slack and calendar invites.
  • Propose, agree and track team morale budget with senior management.

Solution

  • KT Run Club.
  • KT Soccer Club.
  • KT Boxing Club.
  • Weekly Lunch in the Park.
  • Monthly Team Events.
  • Industry Conferences.
  • Floral Friday.
  • Bi-Weekly Lunch & Learn.

Published by Karsten Rowe

Karsten is a Product Design Director, with over 15 years of industry history. Based in Seattle. Focused on teams, UI, UX, and design systems.