Teamwork
is a word that can strike fear, frustration and annoyance in the
hearts of many adult workers. Some team building activities require
holding hands, singing songs and trite exercises that we’re simply
tired of. Detroit companies are looking for something else out there.
What can we do to inject our teams with new enthusiasm and help us
all appreciate the people we work with? After all, most of us spend
more time with co-workers than anyone else.
Video: One way to engage your staff is to align your Detroit Team Building program with corporate social responsibility, as this Magna Power groups does with Venture Up.
The
Detroit Chamber of Commerce promotes maintaining a strong team as a
key aspect in successful daily business. Detroit
team building activities come in many shapes and forms. Many
business owners and leaders in human resources realize a new approach
is needed to break up the stagnant air surrounding a typical team
building experience.
The
Chamber advises companies to promote a culture of staff engagement by
supporting active participation in team building activities. It also
cites research showing
staff members who are continually engaged in team building activities
have a higher job satisfaction rate, increased productivity,
motivation and passion for quality, and customer service performance.
Companies with the right tools for team building can best drive
performance and results, which are important for business success.
The
Chamber encourages several activities to breed a strong workplace
culture of teamwork and trust and energize the everyday work
environment. These include: staff appreciation days, “Lunch and
Learns”, and programs supporting families in the workplace, such as
”Youth Office Days”.
While
these activities are relatively simple, they are great tools to
encourage participation and allow employees to feel appreciated.
Trends show that employees having a sense of belonging and emotional
buy-in typically have better workplace performance than those who
have a negative attitude towards their employer.
A
strong team holds its bond in conflict resolution. While minor
conflict is inevitable (Let’s face it, humans can only be friendly
and cooperative for so long), having strong relationships will allow
teams to navigate these temporary problems with grace and compassion,
leading to positive conflict resolution. Team members don’t want to
see other members suffering or struggling, so even in the midst of a
disagreement the foundations remain strong and the team pulls
through.
When a
team oversteps the mark of healthy difference of opinion, resolving
conflict requires respect and patience. The
human experience of conflict involves our emotions, perceptions, and
actions; we experience it on all three levels, and we need to
address all three levels to resolve it. We must replace the negative
experiences with positive ones.
Venture
Up, a company providing team building in Detroit since 1983, has
found many ways to encourage team cohesion in fun new ways. Say
goodbye to the cheesy activities of the old days and say hello to
adventure, fun and excitement. David
Lengyel, co-founder of Venture Up, has taken his adventurous
background and created a program that encourages employees to have
fun, but more importantly, strengthen their relationships and improve
the workplace culture.
