One of the important roles of management is to constantly evaluate how effective teams of employees are in working together and in working collaboratively with other teams and departments. How often, as a manager, have you struggled with teams that were not working together or that could not seem to grasp their role in the success of the company as a whole?
If you are like most managers and department heads, the answer to that question is most likely to be “never.” In most companies, unless there is an active focus on team building that starts at the management level, it can be a struggle to create a collaborative corporate culture.
Building in team activities into professional development will have profound effects on any type of business and on any level of teamwork that currently exists. There are immediate benefits that managers and teams will notice after participation in well-designed, engaging and fun team learning activities.
Increased Awareness of Team Members
Through carefully structured yet fun team activities, individuals have a way to interact with each other in a way that develops awareness of their unique skills, talents, and abilities. As the activities are not related directly to work problems and issues, creativity, problem-solving, and the ability to think outside of the box are brought to the surface, giving teams a new perspective on how best utilize the talents of each member.
Better Communication
Communication is critical to the effectiveness of any team. Through setting goals and timelines to accomplish the various activities, individuals participating in team activities develop more effective communication skills.
This includes both listening as well as speaking to each other. Often this is a skill that is overlooked in the busy workplace environment. With the use of fun games and a common goal, enhanced communication is a natural outcome.
At d’frens, we have a variety of team building activities that can be customized to your goals and the needs of your teams. Browse our website and contact us through our website to start your next professional development training plan.
