Quick Team-Building Activities for Managers, Second Edition
- 1h 54m
- Brian Cole Miller
- AMACOM
- 2015
Every team needs a regular dose of team spirit to function at its best. That's why managers turn to these easy and effective activities for building camaraderie and cohesion. Now in its second edition, Quick Team-Building Activities for Busy Managers addresses the problems that drag down group productivity and helps teams: collaborate successfully; cope with change; solve problems; communicate better; boost creativity; leverage diversity; and nurture healthy competition. Each of the 50 exercises takes just minutes to prep, and most call for everyday items like pens or paper clips. No elaborate training sessions or prepared presentations required. Simply scan the instructions explaining how to run the session, what problems might crop up, and which questions to ask to drive the lessons home. The results are immediate: sullen teams find sparkle, nervous teams gain confidence, teams of strangers get to know one another. New and updated activities get everyone, including virtual teams, working together with purpose and a little bit of fun - fifteen minutes of the workday very well spent!
About the Author
Brian Cole Miller is the founder of Working Solutions (Columbus, Ohio), which specializes in building more confident and competent Front Line Leaders. He has provided training, coaching, and consulting to clients that include Nationwide Insurance, Franklin Covey, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and UPS.
In this Book
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Quick Team-Building Activities for Busy Managers, Second Edition
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Introduction
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How to Run a Successful Team-Building Activity
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What Could Go Wrong in a Team-Building Activity
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Communication—Listening and Influencing
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Connecting—Getting to Know Each Other
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Cooperation—Working Together as a Team
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Coping—Dealing with Change
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Creativity—Solving Problems Together
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Teamwork—Appreciating and Supporting Each Other
