Thursday 24 November 2016

After Team Building Lake Geneva WI Companies Can Expect Higher Productivity

By Martha Long


The days when companies were structured like pyramids are long gone. The modern trend is to put together smaller groups of employees that all have a common goal and that is willing to take responsibility for their output. They are often empowered to make certain decisions themselves and there are often no specific person tasked with leading the group. When this system works well, it works very well, but groups often experience problems. By sending them for team building Lake Geneva WI employers try to strengthen such groups.

Group excursions have become extremely popular and the reasons for such excursions differ wildly. Employers may simply wish to motivate or reward the group, but in many instances they want to improve the way that the group works together. This can be achieved by improving communication, by enhancing the creativity of group members and by teaching them how to manage conflict in the work place.

The team build industry have shown tremendous growth. There are numerous venues, facilitators, motivational speakers and a host of other professionals that have seen the opportunities and that advertise their services. Many venues have done whatever they can to make themselves attractive for this market by building obstacle courses and by purchasing equipment designed to create more cohesive groups.

Event organizers should be evaluated carefully. Many in this field think that a team build exercise is nothing more than a short holiday that requires the booking of a venue, organizing some group activities and generally making sure that the participants have a good time. Professionals know that the group is sent on an excursion for a very specific purpose.

In order to obtain maximum value for money employers should make sure that potential facilitators are thoroughly briefed. They need to know what the purpose of the exercise is, what the aims are that must be met and what the budget is. They need to know as much as possible about the participants in order to develop a balanced program that will make provision for the strengths and weaknesses of each participant.

When facilitators present their proposals they should not just present a program and a budget. They should also be able to explain precisely how they plan to achieve the objectives of the exercise. They should also leave the final decision regarding the venue, logistical arrangements and the activities to the client, but they should present the various options and be prepared to discuss the merits of each option.

Once such an exercise is completed feedback should be obtained from both the facilitator and the participants. Facilitators ordinarily submit a confidential report. Participants should also submit a group report but it is often valuable to ask each individual to complete a confidential questionnaire. In some cases this feedback can help identify further development needs and lead to further interventions.

Modern businesses can only grow if they remain innovative, productive and creative. This require employee groups that are enthusiastic about their work, motivated to achieve excellent results and that work well together. Team build exercises often play a large role in helping to achieve these aims.




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