Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Enjoy Sweet Success With Chocolate Pizza

By Elba Fenwick


More teambuilding and training has been accomplished around pizza than any other food. Simple, tasty, and universal in appeal, pizza has been a staple of training sessions since instructors first learned the ultimate truth of training: Feed them, and they will come.

But even a tried-and-true favorite can become a bit dull, and sometimes those pizza boxes just make people want to groan.

But what happens when you lift the lid of your pizza box and there is something unique and delightful inside? When you are setting up training sessions or teambuilding exercises, all the details need to be considered, and this definitely includes the food.

Smart trainers know that if you entice participants with something creative and innovative, you will grab their interest. Food can definitely be the big motivator that draws in your staff and elevates the mood in the room. Starting off on the right note is essential, but just how do you accomplish this feat?

Consider Chocolate Pizza.

Chocolate is a world-wide favorite, and when we talk about chocolate pizza we are not talking about a hunk of dough with some chocolate sauce draped over it. This is truly sophisticated, gourmet chocolate experience that will enthuse even the most jaded employees and have them looking forward to discover what else you have in store.

What is chocolate pizza? Chocolate Pizza Company Inc. in Marcellus, NY, has been making this specialty for more than a generation. Featured on Food Network and ABC News, Chocolate Pizza Company creates tens of thousands of its signature namesake confections for individuals and businesses across the country. In 2012, the company transformed nearly 100,000 pounds of chocolate into an array of sweet selections that it shipped to all 50 states and 20 countries.

"First we create our own gourmet chocolate, either dark or milk chocolate, and then combine this with homemade toffee," explains Ryan Novak, Chocolate Pizza's owner. "This gourmet mix is poured into a round and topped with a blend of pecans, walnuts and almonds and then drizzled with the best white chocolate. After sealing the pizza, we place it in a real pizza box, which makes the presentation truly memorable."

There are more than one dozen varieties with a wide range of toppings, but each chocolate pizza delivers a clear message - change can be positive, in fact it's even something we can enjoy! This can translate to changes within your company, as well.

The large-size chocolate pizza will serve approximately 10 people and weighs 25 ounces. You certainly can cut up wedges with a pizza cutter, but it can be more fun to just let people break off a piece. Not only is this delicious, it keeps the team together during break time and inspires conversation, which relaxes everyone. In addition, a little boost of sugar can definitely become a source of conversation, and if you opt for the dark chocolate variety, those extra antioxidants have been shown to boost the immune system and lower blood pressure.

When planning a training session, even the small details can make or break the meetings. If you want to add something special to your meetings, announce to employees that chocolate pizza is on the menu during the event. If nothing else, they will be excited about discovering this new taste sensation and also pleased that you care enough about employees to do a little something special for them.




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