I realized today that sometimes I get wrapped up in trying to prove that team building activities are more than fun. While arguing the learning, the fun can be removed from the initiative. It is alright to have fun!
It is acceptable and effective to have fun at work and training.
The interaction between team members and sharing of skill sets reinforces positive beliefs and knowledge we have about ourselves and other people. Too often teams NEVER share and discuss the good skills and talents they possess. Hard Skill, Soft Skill – provides individuals with the opportunity to recognize and be recognized for their skill sets and talents.
Video of infinite loops level 2 A team inclusive variation. Team Building & Leadership program w/ University at Buffalo NY Women’s Soccer Club. Team members to know each other better. Increasing the communication between players Increasing the communication between players and coaches Increased trust in the team An opportunity for all the team members to … Continued
Social-Network-Un-Plugged is effective with groups of people who know each other well as well as those who do not know each other well.
The objective is to find connections, then to continue to explore how people in the team are connected. By graphically illustrating connections people begin to feel and understand that the similarities and accountabilities are more alike than they at first thought.
Goal Setting & Action Planning Goals are what by when. Tasks are requisite steps to completion of the goal. Once the goal is specified then the work of formulating the tasks begins. The task in reference to the goal is made of; Task Strategy Objective Responsibility Timeline Feedback and Evaluation – michael cardus is create-learning
The activities in this book will help participants become aware of how they perceive and handle conflict. There will be suggestions and strategies for dealing with conflict as well. It will also remind individuals to think of the perspective of others.
Once the goal is articulated and explained (by you to yourself or to you by your manager) with clear and distinct Quality:Quantity:Time Frame:Resources with a plan for follow up. You will feel concurrent with your values and commitments, because
1. you are taking accountability for the choice
2. clear and distinct understanding of what is expected and how to achieve it.
Creation of this activity stemmed from a repeat program with a middle school group. The focus was on developing resiliency in the students and preparing them for the 9th grade transition. Have not tried Botenga with a Corporate/Adult team building group yet; and not sure if I will.
Purchase the E-Book: How to Lead Awesome Team-Building Programs Did you ever wonder “How does one lead AWESOME team-building programs? Programs that ensure that content and learning take place. A teambuilding program that is fun, and teams leave better than when they arrived?” Now you can find out; In this 55 page E-book you will … Continued
An interactive collaboration/competition scavenger hunt that ends with each group building a Trebuchet and launching projectiles created by the teams.