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Proven to move the metrics that matter

90%

of team members report
feeling more connected

60-200%

increase in
eNPS scores

Up to 33%

boost in employee
retention

90%

of team members report
feeling more connected

60-200%

increase in
eNPS scores

Up to 33%

boost in employee
retention

Raved about by leaders & teams

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"This was probably the best team building exercise I’ve ever done."
Data Analyst
— Product Manager
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"My team loves Rising Team sessions, and they eagerly wait for the next one. It’s a phenomenal experience."
Data Analyst
— Software Engineer
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"I just have to share the DM I got today after the Rising Team session: ‘OMG, that was exactly what I didn't know I needed!’"
Data Analyst
— Marketing Team Leader
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"This is an incredible tool to build transparency, trust, and clearer communication amongst teams, and I love it! I can see a tangible difference in my team as a result of these sessions."
Data Analyst
— Project Manager
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"I just got this message from a colleague: ‘I am still floating on a gratitude cloud after our time together earlier today.’”
Data Analyst
— SVP People Ops
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"Our employees are saying ‘Wow, I feel a different kind of connection with my leader.’”
Data Analyst
— SVP Organizational Effectiveness
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Microsoft full color logo
"This was probably the best team building exercise I’ve ever done."
Data Analyst
— Product Manager
Google logo
"My team loves Rising Team sessions, and they eagerly wait for the next one. It’s a phenomenal experience."
Data Analyst
— Software Engineer
Weight Watches logo
"I just have to share the DM I got today after the Rising Team session: ‘OMG, that was exactly what I didn't know I needed!’"
Data Analyst
— Marketing Team Leader
Spencer Stuart logo
"This is an incredible tool to build transparency, trust, and clearer communication amongst teams, and I love it! I can see a tangible difference in my team as a result of these sessions."
Data Analyst
— Project Manager
Evercommerce logo
"I just got this message from a colleague: ‘I am still floating on a gratitude cloud after our time together earlier today.’”
Data Analyst
— SVP People Ops
Bank of Hawaii logo
"Our employees are saying ‘Wow, I feel a different kind of connection with my leader.’”
Data Analyst
— SVP Organizational Effectiveness
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Managers struggle to develop their teams, putting business success at risk

75%

of managers in 2025 feel overwhelmed

(Gartner)

Pressure on managers:

  • Distributed teams
  • Weak connection
  • Slashed budgets
  • Layoffs & restructuring
  • No time for coaching
Only 20%

of managers say their organization supports their success as people managers

(McKinsey)
75%

of managers in 2025 feel overwhelmed

(Gartner)

Pressure on managers:

  • Distributed teams
  • Weak connection
  • Slashed budgets
  • Layoffs & restructuring
  • No time for coaching
Only 20%

of managers say their organization supports their success as people managers

(McKinsey)

When managers don’t have the right support, performance suffers.
How long can your business afford to wait?

1 Gartner, Top 5 Priorities for HR Leaders in 2025, 2024.2 McKinsey, Stop Wasting Your Most Precious Resource: Middle Managers, 2023.

Equip managers with AI coaching *plus* tools that build trust & connection

Interactive team workshops
Turn managers into rockstar facilitators with guided workshops and team-building

Rising Team kits provide:

  • Science-backed content covering all key drivers of high-performing teams
  • Step-by-step guidance with minimal prep—managers get ready in minutes and lead with confidence
  • Flexible formats for any schedulefrom 15-minute connection-builders to immersive 1-2 hour workshops
  • No facilitator budget neededmanagers lead like pros with an average session rating of 9 out of 10 across thousands of teams
  • Support for leaders at all levels and functionsfrom execs to new managers, and across functional and frontline teams.
Discover everything about our kits ›
Manager tools & insights
Give managers insights they can actually use—no more surveys that lead nowhere
  • Capture and retain key team insights from Rising Team sessions and put them into action.
  • Access detailed team profiles on Working Styles, Appreciation Styles, Talents, Motivators, and more.
  • Run a Team Health Survey anytime to measure engagement and identify the right focus for your next session.
Discover everything about our kits ›
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“In my 30+ years of organizational development and instruction design, Rising Team is the best product I've ever seen.”

—VP Learning & Development

Stop just measuring data—start driving impact from day one

As managers follow the plan and lead Rising Team sessions, they see immediate improvements in key metrics after just one session, with results that continue to strengthen over time.

Lifts engagement scores by 22–75%
Actual Results from Rising Team Customers
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Increases retained employees by 12–33%
Actual Results from Rising Team Customers
Retention Results Graph
Boosts employee-rated manager scores by 8–59%
Actual Results from Rising Team Customers
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Eliminate guesswork—give managers a
proven roadmap to maximize impact
in < 1% of their time

Sample quarterly Rising Team curriculum based on customer needs

Q1
Theme:
Foundations
Recommended Kits:
Working Styles
Lifelines
Playground Blues
Q2
Theme:
Clarity
Recommended Kits:
Clear Expectations
Keep / Let Go
Focus Tunes
Q3
Theme:
Resilience
Recommended Kits:
Resilience
Sliding Doors
Festival of Failure
Q4
Theme:
Appreciation
Recommended Kits:
Appreciation
Guess Who
Better Day
AI Leadership Coach
On-demand support between team sessions

We are enterprise ready and get your managers ready to lead in weeks

Security & Reliability

Robust security measures and compliance with leading industry standards ensure your information is safeguarded every step of the way:

  • SSO for secure, seamless access
  • SOC2 Certification for enterprise-grade security
  • GDPR and CCPA compliance for global data privacy
  • End-to-end data encryption for maximum protection
Dedicated Support

Our Customer Success team partners with you every step of the way, providing ongoing guidance to ensure you maximize the impact of every session and tool for long-term success.

Training & Onboarding

Our live, personalized onboarding ensures your managers feel confident and prepared to lead their first session with ease.

Impact Data

Get the insights you need to track progress and prove impact—aligning data with key business goals like engagement, retention, and team effectiveness.

Customization for Your Needs

Our experts collaborate with you to design a customized curriculum aligned with your organizational goals, complete with tailored team session recommendations and a strategic quarterly plan.

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“Rising Team helps us become even better. And with the ease of deploying it, Rising Team is one of the best solutions I’ve ever seen.”

—SVP Dir. of Organizational Effectiveness
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Common Questions

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Can an online tool actually improve team engagement?

Absolutely. In all types of work settings, over 90% of those who participate in a single Rising Team session report feeling a stronger connection with their colleagues. The majority of our customers see a significant boost in engagement scores compared to their metrics before rolling-out Rising Team and against control groups that do not participate in Rising Team sessions.

How much time does it take?

Teams dedicate just 3 to 4 hours quarterly doing Rising Team sessions, a modest investment under 1% of their time, resulting in significant boosts in connection and engagement.

We typically recommend the following cadence for each 90-day quarter: 

  • 1 Development Kit - 1.5 to 2 hours
  • 1 Connection Kit - 45 to 60 minutes
  • A few Mini Kits - 10 to 15-minute sessions that can be added to regular meetings such as standups, scrums, or all-hands, making them more engaging. 

Is it only for remote teams?

No, Rising Team works great for in-person and hybrid teams, too. 

Is there a minimum size for teams? A maximum?

There is no minimum. Even 2 people can do sessions together. Our current maximum recommended team size is 14. We also offer kits for large team meetings up to 1,000.

Will my team think it’s hokey? 

Not at all! Our sessions have a 9 out of 10 “likely to recommend” score across all kinds of teams. Read more about what participants say about our sessions. Managers and teams appreciate the fact that our sessions use scientifically-proven leadership frameworks and tools from experts such as Amy Edmondson, Timothy R. Clark, Adam Grant, and many others.

What if my team is silent during the session?

Our sessions are designed to get participants talking, so this won’t be a problem! Sessions start with light warm-ups to help participants get comfortable. Then they move on to more in-depth activities and team discussions that follow. During group share-outs, the tool automatically prompts participants so that everyone gets a turn without having to raise their hand.

Is this only for experienced managers? Or only for junior managers?

Rising Team is beneficial for leaders and teams at every level, from the C–Suite to first-time managers. While many customers often first try Rising Team with senior executives, it’s designed to help leaders gain a deeper understanding of their teams, which is essential at all levels of an organization. Regardless of level, teams value the insights the gather and team bonding that occurs.

Do managers need training to run sessions? 

Our training is designed to be efficient. Upon program kick-off, we conduct a 60-minute live training session to familiarize team leaders with how to use the platform. Then, for Development Kits, leaders allocate approximately 20 minutes before the session to familiarize themselves with the subject matter and session facilitation. 

What topics do your sessions cover? 

Our sessions address all the drivers of high performing teams and the key factors measured in employee engagement surveys, like Psychological Safety, Resilience, Career Growth, Conscious Listening, Clear Expectations, Appreciation, Motivators, Gratitude, Feedback, and dozens more. View the full list of kits here.

What research is Rising Team based on?

Rather than rely on a single model or framework, we build our sessions around the most common drivers of high-performing teams as measured by organizations like Gallup, McKinsey, and Harvard Business Review. We incorporate the latest research from leadership experts including Amy Edmondson, Timothy R. Clark, Adam Grant, and many others, as well as learning from 25+ years of leadership experience of our founder, Jennifer Dulski, who teaches leadership at Stanford Graduate School of Business. 

Will it work for my organization? Or is it only for tech companies?

  • Rising Team works for all types of organizations, regardless of size, industry, or location.
  • Our tools are effective at driving results at a wide range of companies and organizations ranging from global tech leaders like Google and Cisco, to hybrid teams at mid-sized companies like Weight Watchers and Bank of Hawaii, as well as in-person teams at local nonprofits  like the San Diego Food Bank, K-12 schools, and government agencies. 
  • We also work with a wide range of functional groups as well, including Engineering, Marketing, IT, Customer Support, and more. Plus, our Mini Kits are specifically designed to be effective with deskless and hourly workers because they are mobile optimized and only 10-minutes long. 
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Psychological safety

Learn why Psychological Safety is important and how to create it in your team. Build trust and connection by discovering unique working styles and team dynamics.

Psychological safety
Natural talents

Learn about the power of natural talents and how they can help your team succeed. Identify each person’s top talents to maximize the potential of each individual and the team as a whole.

Natural talents
Appreciation

Learn why frequent and personalized appreciation is important for your team. Discover each person's unique preferences and get a chance to practice giving and receiving appreciation together.

Appreciation
Clear expectations

Clarifying expectations reduces confusion and helps everyone to succeed. Learn a framework for clarifying goals and practice applying it to a real work example.

Clear expectations
Career horizons

Help your team members design and articulate their long-term career goals, and learn how current projects can help them get there. Our Horizons exercise makes it easy and fun.

Career horizons
Resilience

Learn about the power of resilience and how to build it as individuals and as a team. Identify future strategies you each want to try and the resilience superpowers that each person brings to the team.

Resilience
Motivators

Understanding what motivates us can be the key to meeting our goals. Discover what motivates each member of your team and use that knowledge to help them find success and fulfillment.

Motivators
Feedback culture

The right piece of feedback at the right time can have a dramatic effect on team outcomes. Hone your skills delivering peer feedback and learn a new model to help remember the elements that make feedback useful.

Feedback culture
Learning agility

Learning agility—the ability to learn how to learn—helps us be more productive, better navigate our careers, and increases our potential for growth. Explore what it is and how to increase it individually and as a team.

Learning agility
Crisis response

Sometimes we find ourselves having to respond to urgent, difficult situations at work that need our immediate attention. Learn more about your team’s natural crisis response superpowers and develop a plan for how to respond to a potential crisis situation.

Crisis response
Connection Kits

These sessions to build stronger connections across the team. Focused on relationship building and fun rather than skill development. Do these as often as you like! We recommend once every 4-6 weeks.

Connection Kits