As I am sure everyone knows, trying to keep people motivated can be extremely difficult, even at the best of times, so throw in a day of meetings, presentations and talks, and sometimes your key message can even get lost in all the jargon - enter the idea of a team building activity.
TIME TO GET PRACTICAL
So, it would be difficult to disagree with the fact that practical and experiential learning is the best possible resource for training. Bringing a hands-on approach to any subject matter or key objective allows for a more enjoyable outlet and a chance for participants to become more actively involved. The emphasis on what participants can do, rather than what they are told, ensures a higher level of engagement and a better understanding on how to take on objectives and move forward - now enter the team building activities!
TAP IN TO THE TEAM ACTIVITY TREASURE TROVE
Team Building Activities come in all shapes and sizes. Not simply a means to an end, these activities also bring in the means of having fun. The appeal of team building activities is apparent on so many levels; demonstrating particular concepts, breaking down team barriers and elevating team bonding. The most important thing is that the team building activity always reflects the main objective you have set.
Team building activities should always succeed with any group of individuals or subject matter, as they are universal in their output. It is you who must think about the context. For any given objective or subject matter there are so many different team building activities that can be used - which differ in their complexity and the demands made on participants. Team building activities stem from the environment that surrounds them and the individuals. You need to look at your group - decide if you want them to perform individually, in pairs or smaller groups. Decide whether you want them to learn through problem solving and puzzles, role play or creative objects. The inputs are endless, but the output should always be the same - better comprehension and unity.
DELVE INTO DISCUSSION
Once you have decided upon your team building activity, used it and completed it, you shouldn't be afraid to review afterwards! This is perhaps the most crucial element of a team building activity and brings forward the connection between learning and putting in to practice your objectives. Participants do need to see the relevance of what they have just done to what they can do. This is a time where the mistakes made during the activity can be good in leading to new insights for development. Ask questions, get answers and discuss - SIMPLE STEPS.
SO - why use a team building activity?
After all this, you are probably still mulling over the prospect of using a team building activity at your next meeting / gathering - well mull no more. I am sure that the initial thought of team building activities invokes images of big conferences and arenas with big productions and spectacles - as much as that would be nice, it is certainly not the case. Team building activities are for everyone and everywhere. They are great for stimulating discussion and highlighting your key message. Get your group, your team, your colleagues up and motivated, give them something to talk about and a starting point for moving forward.
Team Building Activities - for those in the know and ready to go.
TIME TO GET PRACTICAL
So, it would be difficult to disagree with the fact that practical and experiential learning is the best possible resource for training. Bringing a hands-on approach to any subject matter or key objective allows for a more enjoyable outlet and a chance for participants to become more actively involved. The emphasis on what participants can do, rather than what they are told, ensures a higher level of engagement and a better understanding on how to take on objectives and move forward - now enter the team building activities!
TAP IN TO THE TEAM ACTIVITY TREASURE TROVE
Team Building Activities come in all shapes and sizes. Not simply a means to an end, these activities also bring in the means of having fun. The appeal of team building activities is apparent on so many levels; demonstrating particular concepts, breaking down team barriers and elevating team bonding. The most important thing is that the team building activity always reflects the main objective you have set.
Team building activities should always succeed with any group of individuals or subject matter, as they are universal in their output. It is you who must think about the context. For any given objective or subject matter there are so many different team building activities that can be used - which differ in their complexity and the demands made on participants. Team building activities stem from the environment that surrounds them and the individuals. You need to look at your group - decide if you want them to perform individually, in pairs or smaller groups. Decide whether you want them to learn through problem solving and puzzles, role play or creative objects. The inputs are endless, but the output should always be the same - better comprehension and unity.
DELVE INTO DISCUSSION
Once you have decided upon your team building activity, used it and completed it, you shouldn't be afraid to review afterwards! This is perhaps the most crucial element of a team building activity and brings forward the connection between learning and putting in to practice your objectives. Participants do need to see the relevance of what they have just done to what they can do. This is a time where the mistakes made during the activity can be good in leading to new insights for development. Ask questions, get answers and discuss - SIMPLE STEPS.
SO - why use a team building activity?
After all this, you are probably still mulling over the prospect of using a team building activity at your next meeting / gathering - well mull no more. I am sure that the initial thought of team building activities invokes images of big conferences and arenas with big productions and spectacles - as much as that would be nice, it is certainly not the case. Team building activities are for everyone and everywhere. They are great for stimulating discussion and highlighting your key message. Get your group, your team, your colleagues up and motivated, give them something to talk about and a starting point for moving forward.
Team Building Activities - for those in the know and ready to go.
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