TEAM BUILDING INSIGHTS

Leading a team takes more skill than simply directing people what to do. Great leaders know and embrace the following...

Team building activities can actually teach skills and concepts when designed carefully. They can be customized to your organization in a variety of ways.

<p>Every team leader wants to think of themselves as a positive force for fueling success. Unfortunately, all too often, people get stuck in doing what they have always done and thinking that is enough. If you keep your blinders on and don’t look around to see what else might be possible, you are doing your<a href="https://www.corporategames.com/become-a-visionary-leader-7-key-traits/" rel="nofollow" class="more-link">Read More</a></p>

<p>When you “talk like Spock,” the iconic character from Star Trek, you are: Taking emotion out of the conversation. Listening carefully and analytically to what others have to say—with an open mind. Stating facts, not feelings. Realizing that conflict can spur growth. Coming to reasonable conclusions that are supported by facts. Agreeing to work together<a href="https://www.corporategames.com/talk-like-spock-improve-communication-skills/" rel="nofollow" class="more-link">Rea

<p>What happens when you are part of a team, but are excluded from giving input or receiving information? The team ultimately fails. It is not that easy to foster a team culture&#8211; and sadly, human nature is at the heart of the problem. We all have opinions on how things should be done and what<a href="https://www.corporategames.com/foster-team-attitude-culture/" rel="nofollow" class="more-link">Read More</a></p>

<p>If you are new to leading a team, or perhaps your team has changed: different members; a change in the number of teammates; new goals. It’s a great time to take a moment to reflect upon how to unite the team for best efficiency, performance and results. Here is a short list for your consideration:<a href="https://www.corporategames.com/ideas-new-team-leaders/" rel="nofollow" class="more-link">Read More</a></p>

<p>Create good will—not hate. It is up to all of us. This requires communicating—not isolation. “Peace on earth, good will toward men.” What does this really mean? Sometimes it feels like it means just to the people who are like ourselves—not everyone. Kindness doesn’t cost a thing, but unfortunately it is not always given freely.<a href="https://www.corporategames.com/be-a-great-boss-to-your-team-and-set-a-good-example-the-holidays-are-a-perfect-time-to-reflect-on-being-bett

<p>It’s Thanksgiving&#8211; Keep Talking and Supporting Each Other &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;The election is over, but the uncertainty, divisiveness and questions remain. Colleagues, friends and relatives who are on different sides of the issues (and supported different candidates) are questioning each other’s intelligence, thought processes and whether they really know each other at all. Trust and<a href="https://www.corporategames.com/dont-let-post-election-anxiety-hurt-tea

<p>Few things divide teams more than disagreement. We experience this in personal life as well as business and politics. &nbsp;Poor leaders believe in creating problems and divisiveness by telling everyone how bad things are. They bully people into agreeing with their ideas and are dictators not leaders. Though people may follow along for a while,<a href="https://www.corporategames.com/good-leaders-can-use-conflict-build-great-team/" rel="nofollow" class="more-link">Read More

<p>By Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer Recall your worst day at work, when events of the day left you frustrated, unmotivated by the job, and brimming with disdain for your boss and your organization. That day is probably unforgettable. But do you know exactly how your boss was able to make it so horrible for<a href="https://www.corporategames.com/how-to-be-a-bad-boss-is-this-you/" rel="nofollow" class="more-link">Read More</a></p>

<p>Whether you realize it or not, we are all part of at least one &#8220;team.&#8221; This can be a work group, a family, a social group or community service committee. There will always be changes, people and incidents that work to improve or weaken your team. Things that could work against your team include: Toxic<a href="https://www.corporategames.com/what-weakens-a-team-and-what-can-you-do-to-fix-it/" rel="nofollow" class="more-link">Read More</a></p>

<p>One of the greatest problems in corporate America is that we promote people to leadership positions –simply because they have been there for years—not because they are good leaders. Nowhere is this more prevalent than in the high tech industry. Engineers are hired for their knowledge and skill at writing code or designing, but they<a href="https://www.corporategames.com/develop-leadership-skills-using-team-exercises/" rel="nofollow" class="more-link">Read More</a></p>