Posts By: Flora Baxter
Team Building & Smiling Children | My Kinda Day
That day, that smile, that feeling, so many things I don’t even know how to describe it! We all remember the moment when we received our first bike. There is something so exciting and magical about it!
For a winning team, agree to avoid the RUMOR MILL.
“A gossip is someone with a great sense of rumor” -Unknown
How to Build Good Team Dynamics
You know it when you see it: a team that just works. What sets a successful team apart from an average one? It’s all in the dynamics. (more…)
Team Building Quote of the Week: 1+1 = 3 … or much more
“Interdependent people combine their own efforts with the efforts of others to achieve their greatest success.” – Stephen Covey (more…)
Get your team moving for productivity!
If you are reading this, you are most likely planted at a desk in front of your computer. You may or may not be at work right now, but unless you are an athlete, landscaper, fire fighter, etc. you probably spend most of your working hours behind a desk. This assumption leads me to the team building tip for this week. It involves one of my favorite topics: physical fitness. Being a self proclaimed “gym rat” I know the mental and physical benefits of a consistent routine. (more…)
The 5 S’s of Kaizen for Team Success
In a follow up to last week’s post on Kaizen for team building, this week we’ll delve a little deeper into the philosophy.
Meet the team: Kristin P.
In this series of articles we take five minutes to chat with a member of the TeamBonding team so you can get an idea of the sort of people we are.
Kaizen | A Japanese Philosophy You Can Use to Improve Your Team Structure
“Renew the heart and make it good”, Kaizen is a Japanese term that can be translated as, “constant improvement for the good”. Kaizen is the philosophy at the forefront of Toyota Motor Company’s operations. It is considered one of the world’s greatest manufacturers. There is even a book written about “The Toyota Way”.
Keep everyone in the know with this wordy group activity
Reading isn’t just for the CEO! Make it a priority to keep your team current in your industry. If you look at the reading material of many of the top managers and executives you will probably find an array of articles, books and journals related to their field. (more…)
Team Bonding Tip | Bolster the Self-esteem
Give compliments and praise. A little, “Atta boy” or high five can go a long way. When the going gets tough, the tough help you get going! We are all unique with different strengths and weaknesses. That is what makes working as a team so magical. One person can pick up the slack where others might falter.
