The goal of a lifetime has been achieved: you are the owner and leader of a large rapidly growing company, have a huge client base and reliable partners. It would seem, what more could you want? The only thing that bothers is the team. All some uncollected, unsociable, often swear, and because of this the common cause suffers. What is the reason?
History of team building technology
About 30-40 years ago, successful managers and business leaders first began to think not only about labor productivity and reporting figures, but also about the factors that influence the success of the company. In particular, the American scientist Elton Mayo, known for his work in psychology and sociology, conducted a series of studies and found out that for a business to flourish, it is necessary not only to have clearly defined tasks, but also to build a close-knit team with a common motivation and desire to develop. So the system of exercises and games was born, aimed at creating a favorable microclimate within the team, which was called team building. What it is?
Team Building Structure, Technology and Tasks
The most popular form of team building is considered to be business training. As a rule, it takes place in the office itself or in any suitable room. For those who have not previously encountered training, this seems a curiosity. Naturally, they ask questions: "Team building - what is it? Why do we need it?" Many employees do not understand the meaning of this event and perceive such trainings as a good opportunity to take a break from work. It is important to explain to the whole team that training is also a kind of work. The effectiveness of work depends on the subsequent development of internal relations between employees. Let’s figure out what tasks a business coach sets for himself, who is entrusted with the organization of team building.
- Task number 1 - the birth of trust. If you conduct a survey among employees of any enterprise, you can find out that most of them are either not at all familiar with each other, or they are familiar at an elementary level (greeting at the office, out of politeness they are interested in each other's affairs). It is necessary to create the basis for a trusting relationship between all employees.
- Task number 2 - the combination of all forces into one common for greater productivity. This task includes the transition from individual to collective. Each employee must understand that he works not only for personal gain, but also for the overall success of the enterprise, and you can also benefit from this. The more successful the company, the more prestigious it is to work in it, the higher the salary, isn't it? The work of such an organism can be compared with an anthill, where everyone knows his job and works for a common goal.
- Task number 3 - laying the foundation of a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Absolutely all employees must become a single organism. Imagine a team in the form of a human body. The head of the company (the brain) gives orders to the nervous system (managers), which in turn brings the organs (employees) to work.
Down with boring office days!
How is team building going? Scenarios of such trainings can be very diverse. Everything will depend on the capabilities of the company. A fairly large number of exercises are designed for a small office space. All of them come down to teamwork when solving a general problem, for example, unraveling a puzzle or assembling a puzzle. Traditionally, one training is divided into three parts: the first - greeting all participants, dividing into teams; the second is the training itself; the third is a debriefing. That's exactly what team building is about. Games for office training are selected taking into account the total area of the room and the number of participants. Further, we will consider in detail the competition, in which even serious office workers take part with pleasure.
Office team building. Communication skills and interaction development exercises
As already mentioned, calm but interesting exercises are most suitable for the office. These include the following tasks.
- Picture. A reproduction of any work of art is taken. Desirable, not very famous. The image is printed on a piece of paper, and then cut into small pieces. Team members are invited to put together a picture.
- In stages! Many people played this game in childhood at various events. Team members line up in columns one after another. Sheets of paper lie in the distance from the first numbers. The coach tells the first numbers what they need to draw. On a signal, the first numbers run up to the sheet and begin to draw. At the command of the coach, the first numbers depart, and the second begin to draw. At the same time, the second must guess which drawing they need to depict.
- Confusion . All participants become in a circle, holding hands tightly. The trainer begins to "entangle" the hands of the participants. You can do this in various ways: climbing over closed hands, passing under them, etc. The task of the participants is to get out of the circle without breaking their hands.
The whole office - in the nature!
Recently, teambuilding trainings in nature have become very popular. The forms of such trainings are diverse: from creative quests with the search for "treasures" to hiking, rafting on kayaks or ordinary corporate trips into the forest. Team building in nature is not only an occasion to have a great time with the team and get to know each other better, but also a wonderful opportunity for healing. What could be better than fresh air combined with active activities? It is much nicer to work even in the most ventilated office, isn't it?
Active pastime is pleasant and useful!
What is characterized by such team building? Exercises for him are more athletic in nature. The implementation of these complexes develops team instinct, contributes to the acquisition of team synchronous work skills. Here are examples of such exercises:
- Skiing. To do this, you need two boards of the same length. Participants all together stand on these boards, like on skis. Everyone holds in their hands the ropes that are passed under the boards. The task of the participants is to go through the specified route, while never touching the ground.
- Libra. The obstacle is a wooden beam, arranged on the principle of a swing. Participants step on the beam one at a time. At the same time, everyone should keep their balance so that the "scales" do not touch the ground. Otherwise, the team begins to "weigh" again.
- Linked by one purpose . All members of the team tie their legs with one common rope. The team will have to step over obstacles without knocking down or hitting them.
The organization of team building in nature is a difficult event. It is necessary to appoint food managers, arrange travel to the location, set up tents (if necessary) and much more. It is interesting that in the process of preparation, the participants get closer and get to know each other better.
Exotic team building. What is it and what does it eat with?
Such a question is perfectly appropriate: what is it eaten with? Indeed, lately, culinary teambuilding has been gaining more and more popularity. During such trainings, teams are entrusted with the preparation of a multi-stage dish. The participants themselves distribute responsibilities, learn to cooperate and communicate with each other.
Those who have already learned what culinary teambuilding is, note that this type of activity unusually brings together all the participants, since during cooking there is time for soulful conversations, jokes and even songs. And if the result is a delicious dish, the training can be safely called a success!
Colleagues, boss and I are a close-knit family!
It is impossible to deny the enormous benefits that the team building team brings. The scenarios of this event are very diverse, but in any case, they all have one main goal - creating a comfortable microclimate in the team of employees. Everyone should clearly understand what team building is for, what it is and what impact it has on the relationship between colleagues.