dimanche 13 novembre 2016

With A Team Building Exercise Baltimore MD Employers Aim To Help Their Employees Grow

By Betty Foster


The days when most companies were managed by filtering orders through from the top to the bottom of the hierarchy are long gone. The present trend is to empower groups of people that work together by allowing them more decision making power and the ability to communicate their needs and ideas to management. Groups therefore need to be extremely efficient. After a team building exercise Baltimore MD companies often see groups that are newly motivated.

It has become fashionable to arrange special excursion for smaller groups of employees that work together. During these excursions the groups is supposed to learn how to work better as a group, they are encouraged to get to know each other on a more personal level and to have fun together. This is normally done over a few days at a venue away from the office environment.

There is a bewildering array of facilitators that advertise their expertise in helping groups to perform better, to increase motivation levels and to improve interpersonal relationships between the members of the group. Some facilitators focus on specific fields, such as conflict management, communication techniques and leadership. In order to achieve this they offer a variety of activities. They have good relationships with other professionals and venues.

Word that there is money to be made in this field has spread quickly and there are, sadly, many facilitators that have no or very little experience or qualifications. Reputable facilitators will be more than willing to submit valid references and proof of their qualifications and experience. Many are members of reputable professional organizations. They are able to offer a wide variety of activities and venues.

Facilitators cannot be expected to submit proposals and quotations unless they have been fully briefed. They need to know as much as possible about the participants because this will determine which activities will be most suitable. The budget should also be spelled out and any other restraints, such as when and for how long the excursion must be planned should be clear. The more detailed the information they are given, the better they will be able to develop a suitable proposal.

If possible, it is best that prospective facilitators present their proposals and quotations in person. In this way queries van be handled immediately and delays can be avoided. The program should be discussed in detail and the participants should be able to provide input regarding the activities and other components of the program. The facilitator must also explain how the objectives of the excursion will be satisfied.

In order to gain maximum benefit from an excursion it is vital to obtained feedback from the participants as soon as possible after the event. The feedback should ideally be both individually and as a group. The feedback should address strong points and shortcomings in the program and facilities and the extent to which the objectives were achieved. The report and individual feedback should be treated in a confidential manner.

Groups of workers that are happy, motivated, empowered and appreciated are more productive. They are more likely to be innovative and to improvise. They work harder and they fully support the vision of the employer. If a team build can help achieve this situation then it should be considered seriously.




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