SMPS Houston Professional Development | Work, Meet Play: Boosting Team Engagement & Innovation - New Date!

February 04, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Kimley-Horn
11700 Katy Freeway, Suite 800 (First Floor Training Room)
Houston, TX 77079
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NOTE: February 4 is the new date for this event that was originally scheduled for September. All existing registrants will be contacted to see if they wish to transfer to the new date or receive a refund.
Discover how integrating play into your company culture can boost team engagement and drive greater innovation. This interactive session will explore the research-backed benefits of play at work and introduce practical strategies for incorporating it into daily routines. You’ll learn how leading with play can enhance productivity, strengthen team relationships, and create a workplace that thrives on creative energy.
Key Takeaways:
• Understand what research says about the positive benefits of play at work
• Identify practical ways to integrate play into your work culture
• Leave with an action plan to try 1 play-based initiative at your company
ABOUT OUR SPEAKER:
Glenn Taylor, MS, PCC of Skybound Coaching and Training is a jazz pianist and former marketer turned leadership coach. At his company, Skybound, their mission is to help folks harness sky-high leadership potential to create more dynamic, human workplaces.
Typical corporate coaching and training? Nah, that’s not Skybound’s vibe—and probably not yours either. They’re all about making professional development fun and engaging, using the power of play, creativity, and game-based learning.
Skybound's sweet spots? They love helping leaders and teams strengthen influence, communication, emotional intelligence, confidence, presentation/speaking skills, creative problem-solving, innovation, and collaboration.
Glenn is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and a Past-President of the ICF Houston Chapter. He brings over a decade of business experience in marketing/communications, 12 years in coaching, and a Master’s Degree in Organization Development and Leadership. If you’re into leadership, sci-fi/fantasy, breakfast tacos, or punny dad jokes, you'll get along just fine with Glenn!
Please RSVP by 9/9/25 at noon. No fault cancellation 48 hours in advance to [email protected]. Walk-ins are accepted if space is available, however, lunch cannot be guaranteed due to offsite catering.
Tickets
$45.00 Member of SMPS Houston
$65.00 Not a member of SMPS
$45.00 Group rate of 3 or more from the same firm or Member of another SMPS Chapter