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Why Team Building Is a Smart Business Move

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You know you’ve had a good training day when someone says, “My face hurt because I smiled so much.” (That’s an actual quote from one of our training participants!)

That kind of reaction signals more than enjoyment. It shows engagement. And engagement matters. Research shows that highly engaged teams deliver 21–23% higher profitability and make better decisions, faster (Source: Gallup). Team building is not a “nice to have.” It is a performance strategy.

Teams Perform Better When People Are Involved

The most effective team development is hands-on and practical. When people actively participate through discussion, problem-solving, and shared activities, learning sticks. Teams walk away with clearer communication, stronger trust, and a better understanding of how to work together under real-world conditions.

At UNC Charlotte Corporate Training and Executive Education, we see this impact consistently. Participants value programs that are engaging, approachable, and directly tied to their daily work.

Highly engaged teams are up to 23% more profitable. Team building pays off.

Building a High-Performance Work Team

Our Building a High-Performance Work Team training program is designed to help teams move from good intentions to real results. Participants focus on:

The program blends discussion, self-reflection, and interactive activities to create meaningful learning teams that can apply immediately.

Supporting Teams in Every Environment

In addition to classroom-based programs, UNC Charlotte Corporate Training and Executive Education offers experiential and virtual team options that reinforce collaboration and trust across in-person, hybrid, and remote teams.

The Bottom Line

Strong teams do not happen by accident. When organizations invest in team building, they invest in performance, retention, and results.

Want to learn more?

To learn more about our Building a High-Performance Work Team training program and more, visit our online catalog or email corporatetraining@charlotte.edu.