Although not really well known to the laymen, the term “Hawthorne effect” has resounded in the social science world since the late 20s in America. The Hawthorne effect is basically known as a study of how high worker morale equals better work output. The morale is based a great deal on the social interactions between [...]
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So the top executives want to find out what their workers can do by doing a little experiment that should be “fun” for everyone. You’ll probably get a bunch of rolling eyes. However the feedback can be quite valuable to find out the strengths and abilities of people to see how effective they are together. [...]
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This will be a brief discussion on some of the rationale companies use to decide to provide team building games for their employees and an example of scavenger hunting as the next new wave of exercise. The specific example of such an exercise will be for those in the Chicago metro area. Sometime after the [...]
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Scavenger Hunting is catching on with how some corporate execs think would help their staff bond, work together and find each other’s strengths in the city of brotherly love. A private treasure hunt for an afternoon outing involves some legwork, riddle solving and the combination of unique skills and brain power. Scavenger hunting within the [...]
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You’ve been working in the same office for two years and yet you still have no idea of the name is of the guy in accounts or the lady on reception. Sound familiar? It’s amazing how we can work with so many people on a daily basis and still know so little about them. Head [...]
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Team building exercises serve to bring together a working community, improve relations and generally facilitate a happier office environment once everyone is back at work. The types of activities chosen for these corporate bonding events vary greatly, and often seem to reflect a psychological need for battle and challenge between co-workers. Personally, I would have [...]
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If there is one constant in business it is that everything changes. Your business success is based upon a total team effort. The District of Columbia is a hub of business and commerce and therefore the team building in DC you choose to strengthen your team is essential to your bottom line. Team building is [...]
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