Team Worker Gifts

'Damn it Peterson, you've got to try and fit in!'

Delegating and declining requests for your time will give you greater control over your working life.

"Bert, I'm confused. What happens after we circle the wagons, tighten our belts and walk a mile in our customer's shoes? Is that when the chickens come home to roost?"

'What sort of mission statement is that?'

Brian wanted to call the presentation "Synergy". Paula wanted to call it "Cooperation". They could never agree.

"Staff support"

"Together ideas for couples" "Slap a sandwich together" "Put two and two together" "Pull themselves together" "Rub two sticks together" "Try to hold it together" "String a phrase together"

"I've always dreamed of being on an academic team like this! It's great that we can all depend on each other!"

"In recognition of last month's little upward blip, I suggest we allow ourselves a spontaneous victory fist bump."

'The efficiency expert's recommendation is we drink more coffee!'

We should take a break. Ron's eyes have turned into spinning rainbow wheels.

"Shall we start with an icebreaker?"

Reach for the Star.

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

Coach to football players: 'And no cuddling!'

"Women Supporting Women!"

"He's not really much of a leader...he just has a lot of followers."

"Let's start with an icebreaker..."

What can I do? He says it's his thinking cap.

Team Leader

Go team!

"Any questions?"

Welcome to the Team

"Well the good news is that after the reorganisation you'll be leading the team."

'Asynchronous, collaborative, interactive - we're obviously on a roll.'

'Hey, look, I can stand up and shout, too!'

'We're like family. I look out for them. They look out for me.'

"Lautrec or Gary? Hmmm... We'll take Gary."

'Will you lot come out! - the new kit's not that bad!'

"Leadership is all about knowing who to delegate responsibility for all your mistakes."

"Now, let's get out there and walk really fast to places we don't want to be."

"I bet you're curious about what's going on in the R&D Department."

"It says: 'The teamwork that got you here is the real treasure.' Aww."

Tug of Negotiation and Conciliation.

'We might make more progress if we try working as a team.'