“ You learn more about a person in an hour of play than in a lifetime of conversation.” - Plato
ness. This also gives team members the chance to view teammates in a new light. We hear it again and again: “I had no idea Harry was so creative!” or “Who knew Mary was that clever?” Greater aware- ness of ourselves, and of those around us, can dramatically improve team effectiveness.
5. Building Trust
Everyone within a group becomes more comfortable as members
become familiar with teammates, sharpen their awareness of group dynamic, and begin to clearly understand where they fi t in. Al- lowing people to work together in a play environment effectively builds trust within the team.
6. The Value of the Team
Play is an excellent tool for convincing the skeptics of team-
work’s value. Many workers are so competitive, or so inexperienced at working as part of a team, that they question the benefi ts of teamwork. Fun team exercises afford skeptics the opportunity to see that sharing information and responsibilities can bring amaz-
ing results. Group play also affords participants an opportunity to discover the strong value of diversity.
7. Pleasure
The pleasure of learning through play can work wonders to re-
vitalize a group and rebuild morale. Studies have shown that there is a direct correlation between pleasure and productivity. Pleasure also affects participants’ commitment to the exercises, helping them learn more and retain knowledge longer. It makes perfect sense that pleasure would be a powerful motivator.
8. Specifi c lessons
Each of these programs deliver its own lessons, skills and experi-
ences for participants. Many involve problem solving, while others tend to be more physical. Some are designed to enhance commu- nication skills, with others focusing on organization. While some of these are group lessons, others are more individually targeted.
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