Team Building Pillows

The blindfolded raft building team exercise ended in disaster for the snowman group.

Communication Breakdowns

"You said I'd be part of a team."

The dream works when the team works!

'I'm confident that with the right mix of role-playing exercises and prescription medication we'll make a cohesive team.'

'Apparently many companies experience problems including: a lack of direction, poor accountability, lack of respect among members, pushing personal agendas, poor communication ...'

'To improve our teamwork, only three chutes will open.'

'Why do I have to go first?' 'There's no I in team Dave.'

'What we need is a decision, not more foot-dragging.'

"Tim, there's more to coaching than trying to get everyone to be just like you!"

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to far, go together." - African proverb.

'I'm in constant contact with everyone involved, every step of the way. Well...I left a message.'

"So that is unanimous then - nobody has a clue what to do."

'Actually, I was hoping for a more inspiring mission statement.'

'Before we get started, let's go around the table and practice making eye contact.'

'This is gonna be one of those teamwork talks, isn't it?'

'Excellent - it's unanimous!'

"I'm glad to hear you're finally fitting in." (Man has sign saying 'Kick me off the team' attached to his back).

"A handshake and a high five - I can't see this merger working."

'Now see, we couldn't have this kind of fun, if we met online.'

Belief and Trust.

"He didn't catch me. I thought this exercise was to build trust."

Sadly, Binky didn't survive the team building 'trust' exercise!

'Remember that teamwork means that everyone does what I say.'

Suggestion box: 'Build a bigger Complaints box'.

'You are this week's top person on the team pyramid.'

'Come on, come on, let's work together!'

"This is highly confidential, so, yes, we built a little fort."

"The team needs LEADERSHIP, anyone have a view on that?"

Corporate dyslexia.

"I know I'm suppose to be a customer but what kind of customer...am I tortured, am I HAPPY? What's my MOTIVATION?"

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

Climbing to the top.

'Their different temperaments make them surprising effective as a team.'

Teamwork