Did you know that games can be a terrifically effective way to build team spirit, communication, and trust among people who work together day in and day out? Team-building games and activities are so stimulating and enjoyable that everyone in the department actually looks forward to them! Now you can choose from 70 varied and imaginative games and activities that have been specifically designed for the manager who's looking to:
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Raise sagging morale in a department
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Liven up boring staff meetings
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Improve communication
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Promote a culture of harmony and cooperation
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Have fun with your work team
Each of these games is fast, creative, easy-to-lead, and will help you accomplish your team building goals. Learn valuable tips on how to present games and how to select activities for particular situations. Get essential advice on what not to do when leading games, and much more!
Acknowledgements
Introduction to Team-Building Games
How to Use This Book
Chapter 1 : Icebreakers: Getting to Know Each Other Better
Chapter 2 : Who Are We? Creating Team Identity
Chapter 3 : What Can Teamwork Achieve? Demonstrating Its Value
Chapter 4 : Who Can We Trust? Building Mutual Support
Chapter 5 : How Shoud We Proceed? Setting Team Goals and Norms
Chapter 6 : How Are We Doing? Improving Teamwork
Chapter 7 : How Can We Stretch Our Minds? Problem-solving and Creativity Games
Chapter 8 : Can We Get Along Better? Learning to Communicate and Cooperate
Chapter 9 : Can We Work Together? Energizing Team Meetins
Chapter 10 : What Lies Ahead? Coping with Change
Chapter 11 : How Can We Have More Fun? Taking time to Play
Chapter 12 : How Can We Build Self-esteem? Affirming Ourselves through Games
Index
