There is a very wide range of activities that people refer to as “team building” these days. Nearly everything that is done in a group is referred to as team building—even things like going to a ball game together. However, this is incorrect. And because so many things are categorized as such, you’ll see some people push back and question the need or relevance of “team building.” First, Read More
Ideas for New Team Leaders
If you are new to leading a team, or perhaps your team has changed: different members; a change in the number of teammates; new goals. It’s a great time to take a moment to reflect upon how to unite the team for best efficiency, performance and results. Here is a short list for your consideration: If you have managed a group before, what do you think your team members would say about you Read More
Be a great boss to your team and set a good example. The holidays are a perfect time to reflect on being better…
Create good will—not hate. It is up to all of us. This requires communicating—not isolation. “Peace on earth, good will toward men.” What does this really mean? Sometimes it feels like it means just to the people who are like ourselves—not everyone. Kindness doesn’t cost a thing, but unfortunately it is not always given freely. Remember that “Talk is cheap”—this is a positive statement as well Read More
Don’t Let Post Election Anxiety Hurt Your Team
It’s Thanksgiving-- Keep Talking and Supporting Each Other The election is over, but the uncertainty, divisiveness and questions remain. Colleagues, friends and relatives who are on different sides of the issues (and supported different candidates) are questioning each other’s intelligence, thought processes and whether they really know each other at all. Trust and in Read More
Good Leaders Can Use Conflict to Build a Great Team
Few things divide teams more than disagreement. We experience this in personal life as well as business and politics. Poor leaders believe in creating problems and divisiveness by telling everyone how bad things are. They bully people into agreeing with their ideas and are dictators not leaders. Though people may follow along for a while, this is an extremely poor and disastrous way to lead Read More
How to Have More Interactive Meetings
Many planners would like to incorporate a team building event into their meetings. After all, people are taking the time to be together away from work, so you should take advantage of this rare opportunity and do what you can to have them interact, get to know each other better and bond as a team. Unfortunately, a packed agenda often makes it difficult to find the time. Here are some things Read More