Group Dynamics Geek Gifts

Apathy Seating

I'm looking for employees who have their own unique way of seeing things my way.

"I believe we've found the weakest link."

'Burl says it only works with corn though if you want to try it.'

"The unlucky lemming"

"And that's when the therapist suggested… exposure therapy!"

Is man a social animal? - 'As a married man, the short answer is no.'

'To foster a sense of trust, I always like to end each session with a group hug.'

Feedback should be sought for genuine reasons, not because you want compliments. . .

Committee On Feline Healthcare

"We're looking to hire a team player. How would you feel about taking the fall for the company's financial collapse?"

'Dig in.'

'We like the teamwork idea, but Mr. Superstar won't let us play with his ball.'

The team wondered if he would ever fit in.

Poplar Trees/Not very Poplar Trees.

Cohesion Of Cohort/Shared Behaviors

"Let's welcome our new member, Bob!" "You, too!" "'You, too'? Idiot!"

'I think I've spotted our problem.' (too many consultants)

"Let's not discuss it."

"Jason Smith, civil engineer" "Simon Truscott, uncivil engineer"

"I've always said: For that satisfying sense of inclusion, you can't beat a class action suit."

'This is quite a scathing memo, Jane. Would you mind elaborating on the 'pervasive herd mentality' you claim our firm is riddled with?'

"I think I speak for all of us."

'I've noticed that it's only since I started laying golden eggs that everybody wants to be my friend...'

"It seems that I cannot look them in the eye without prompting confrontation..." "What are you lookin' at?"

Belonging to a group can be motivational.

"I'm an anthropologist, but I don't know what the hell is going on here"

"Pop-up prison."

The end is near! There's one crazy lemming in every crowd, isn't there?

"On behalf of all of us – apart for J. Edward – we'd like to welcome you."

Rugby scrum.

'Individually lemmings are fine, but get a bunch of 'em together and they'll head straight for the nearest cliff.'

'Learning to work part of a team is very important. That way, you have plenty of other people to blame your mistakes on.'

Mass Piano Instruction in Communal Home

"You're familiar with Belbin's theory on team roles, the shapers, the finishers."