Myths About Team Building

Myths About Team Building

by Carla Rossouw

There are many misconceptions that people have about team building. There are many team building ideas, but not all of them become successful in achieving their purposes because of these misconceptions. In this article, we will talk about what team building is NOT.

Team building is not all about having fun. A lot of employees are looking forward to team building sessions because they feel like they are going on a vacation. Some companies hold them in beaches and other popular attractions. Therefore, some people think that the time is being wasted. According to past surveys, a large percentage of employees feel that team building becomes a pity party and a delay. People vent out their frustrations on work however they go back to the real world not long after. Some people also feel like they have wasted the time they should have used in completing tasks. Therefore, every team leader has to explain to the members exactly what the team building activities mean and want to achieve. This way, employees will not see it as a mere waste of time.

Team building will not instantly yield to teamwork. Do not be disappointed and disheartened if your team did not become very productive after the activity. It does not work that way. The event just helps them become comfortable with each other. However, it will never guarantee that they will work better as a team. Do not worry though because the process really does take time. You need to do it several times with the right set of activities in order to help your employees work individually as a group in a more productive manner. You need to invest in them. You will realize in time that your efforts will be paid off especially if they become very intact.

Team building is not a place for rivalry. In some cases, this event may hone rivalry instead of teamwork. The members may feel like they will always have to compete with their comrades. This is why it is very important that you pick the right set of activities for your team. It will depend on the people's personalities and characters. You should also make sure to divide them in groups in random manners every time. This way, they will learn how to work with different people instead of creating rivals. Learn also when to mediate.

Team development exercises should train people some values. Some should hone making decisions abilities. Some should make sure improve persistence. Some should train each member how important trust is. The goals and reasons of team structures are usually positive. However, you must know that it is not really a onetime event that may change everything. It needs time to work. It's a process. You avoid them once-in-a-lifetime. You have to be dedicated to it. You must do it on a regular basis if you want to hone individuals' abilities and impart to the people.



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