Corporate E-Learning

Your organization’s people are its greatest asset, and when they work together as a team they accomplish even more. But teamwork doesn’t just happen. Teams have to be created, developed, and continuously nurtured. A solid team building strategy can create an environment of greater collaboration and collegiality, which is good not only for the bottom line for your people themselves. There are many different ways to build a team, and to continue fostering a sense of teamwork. Developing a diverse team building tool kit helps your people grow at every stage.

Team building has many benefits, to both the organization and the individual employees that make up the tam. Team building helps to create a sense of cohesion, reinforce shared goals and values, and greater camaraderie. Team building also helps teams be more effective, as they communicate more openly and are more motivated to pursue shared goals. An investment in team building activities is an investment in success.

There is a wide variety of team building activities that you can use in developing your team. Using a mix of games, activities, and social events helps keep your team building plan interesting and engaging. Each team will respond to different activities, so be open to switching up the type of team building you do. Also seek input from your team about which activities they enjoy and find valuable.

Many studies show that we learn best through play, and that dedicated play time is vital for our mental and emotional health. Games offer a way to bring an element of play to the workday. Games are also a way to help break down barriers by adding a spark of fun. In addition, games require us to think creatively, problem-solve, and work together. All these, plus the bonding element of shared laughter, are valuable for team building.

Never underestimate the power of play as you build your team. Games can be used to break the ice, to stimulate interaction, and to focus people on common goals. Games also add an element of levity and fun to work relationships, which can make it easier for people to interact and find camaraderie. Games can also be used to foster trust, motivate your team, build communication, and help strengthen conflict resolution skills.

Sharing activities is another way to build teams. Team building activities sometimes get a bad rap as boring, cheesy, or pointless. However, well-constructed team building activities can bring many benefits – better communication, better camaraderie, greater exchange of ideas. Finding activities that engage your team is a great way to build skills, create an atmosphere of collaboration, and create a stronger team overall.

Activities go a long way toward building a strong, cohesive team. Activities are chances to build and practice skills, strengthen relationships, and interact on a deeper level. Team activities give members shared experiences, which they draw on in creating a team identity. Activities can also be used to motivate your team, improve team work, strengthen communication and conflict resolution, and generally create a greater sense of unity.

Social gatherings are another way to build your team. Always be mindful that social gathering outside of work hours might be difficult for some of your team members, especially those who have family obligations or who have long commutes. However, finding ways for your team to socialize together can help build relationships and create camaraderie that is difficult to achieve in a structured work setting. Use a variety of social gatherings, timed at different times, to encourage your team to socialize together.

Even the most carefully created team building plan may fall prey to mistakes. Because people are all different, what works in one group may be less successful in others. There are some common mistakes that occur when team building. Being aware of these mistakes ahead of time can help you avoid them. And if they do occur, you’ll be able to quickly spot them and correct course.

Like any other key initiative, team building needs a plan. Take the time to format a solid team building plan so that you know where you’re going. This helps you keep your team abreast of what’s happening, what they can expect, and what they need to do. Create your team building plan with input from your team, as well as your own research. Create a plan that is manageable and realistic, yet diverse and fun.

Always take time to evaluate your team building efforts. This way you know what works well and what can be changed or gotten rid of. There are some steps you should take after each team building activity, and then at the end of the year or period to evaluate the entire team building plan. Be sure to take these steps so that you can make your team building efforts the best they can be. Never be afraid to switch things up or alter your team building to better suit your team’s needs. The goal is always to best serve what the team and the organization need.

Although this workshop is coming to a close, we hope that your journey to learning how to build your team. Please take a moment to review and update your action plan. This will be a key tool to guide your progress in the days, weeks, months, and years to come. We wish you the best of luck on the rest of your travels!