Teamwork Guru Gifts

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

'It's great to watch teamwork in action.'

"Apart from that, Bob, what else did you learn on the team-building paintball weekend?"

'We like to welcome new team members with three cheers and a wet towel.'

Row of people wearing t-shirts that spell out 'Impossible'.

'...OK so you've got the herd mentality... now go out tere and be a herd... now move!'

"As you have surmised, we're big on the team approach in our company."

"The steering-committee three are we. Run it by us, and we'll see."

"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."

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

Reach for the Star.

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

"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

Welcome to the Team

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

Go 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.'

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

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

Tug of Negotiation and Conciliation.

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