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Plan Your Time: A Powerful Time Management Activity
A practical activity where teams plan a simulated week and discover the impact of proactive versus reactive working. The key learning is simple but powerful: time is a behaviour—and small planning habits transform performance and customer experience.

Simon Knocker
Dec 9, 20252 min read


Why Face-to-Face Workshops Matter More Than Ever in the Digital Age
In a world dominated by online meetings, something essential is quietly slipping away: the power of real human interaction. This article explores the science behind why we learn, connect and innovate far more effectively in face-to-face workshops and what leaders can do to restore that balance in the digital age.

Simon Knocker
Nov 17, 20255 min read


The Power of Pictures: A Change Workshop Icebreaker That Builds Confidence
Discover how a simple visual icebreaker can transform the start of any change workshop. Using picture cards, participants express how they feel about change, creating confidence, humour, and genuine connection from the very first moment.

Simon Knocker
Nov 8, 20253 min read


Remembrance Day Royal British Legion | thebigteam
Simon Knocker reflects on the legacy of his grandfather, Wing Commander Kenneth Duke Knocker, and why Remembrance Day and the Royal British Legion still matter today.

Simon Knocker
Oct 27, 20251 min read


thebigteam’s website is live, again.
Our new website is live … Oh yes, and we love American Donuts!

Simon Knocker
Mar 5, 20241 min read
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