Team Building: Making it Work
Good working relationships between the members of your office staff are integral to an efficient and positive office atmosphere. Sometimes, though, it is a challenge to unite individuals into a cohesive unit during the course of regular office activity. In such cases, team-building activities can be an excellent way to improve working relationships while having fun. These activities can range from highly structured games and exercises to more relaxed socialization.
When planning to bring your team together for such activities, remember to be sensitive to their needs and personal preferences. Some individuals may have scheduling restrictions that may prevent them from participation outside of working hours. Others may have specific boundaries regarding things like physical contact and the sharing of personal information that should be taken into consideration. You do not want to plan any team building activity that will put a member of your staff into an uncomfortable position or that could lead to embarrassment.
Team building activities can take many ...
