Teamwork Facilitator Gifts

"This Tyler project is going nowhere. Let's bring in more people so we can further spread the blame."

"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"

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

"Shall we start with an icebreaker?"

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

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

Reach for the Star.

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

"Women Supporting Women!"

Coach to football players: 'And no cuddling!'

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

Team Leader

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

Go team!

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

Inclusive speech

Welcome to the Team

"Any questions?"

'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.'

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

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

Tug of Negotiation and Conciliation.

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

'Complete sentences?? Jeez, how verbose can you get?'

Networking

A business that thinks alike...sinks alike.

"Listen to everybody's opinions? Please, we're not that desperate."

"It's confusing when everybody has a pointer."

"Are there treats? Just grab the treats and get outta there!"