Every individual is a member of one or more teams, both on the job and outside the workplace. Effective teamwork requires trust, loyalty, common goals, good communications and the desire to work together for the common good of the team. Effective teamwork also requires recognition of the need to work with groups and individuals outside the team.
When teams function well, organizations are productive and team spirit is in the air. When they are dysfunctional, quality and productivity decline, and people lose their inspiration.
A one-day program won't transform dysfunctional workgroups over night. But once you see the value of teamwork, making a conscious and consistent effort to build it within your organization pays off extremely well over time.
Hosting quarterly team building programs is a great way to show your people you care about them, and lets them know what you value.
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