The Case of the Common Ground
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Would it be any fun if you were constantly working with people who were exactly like you? Probably not.
It is essential for a productive team to be made of multiple different parts that, when put together, function as one well oiled machine. Bonding as a team is something that is a continuous work in progress and that only time and effort from everyone involved will enable it to reach its highest point. The more bonded and connected a team, the greater chance that everyone will put forth 100% effort 100% of the time. No one really wants to be the one knucklehead who didn’t follow through.
But often times, finding an activity that an entire group will enjoy can seem damn near impossible. In the time I’ve been at ETE, here are some of the things that we’ve given a shot:
– Warriors that Sweat Together Don’t Puke Together
Since the beginning of June, a group of us have been preparing 2 days a week to participate in the Warrior Dash next weekend. It takes a special breed of people that are willing to see each other prior to 6am without the proper cup of coffee. Add getting sweaty and being pushed past a level of comfort – while trying to have a smile on your face so your co-workers don’t think you’re dying – that’s some bonding!
– Tactical Laser Tag, Round 2!
After a day of slingin’ trans, we met after hours to sling some laser tag guns and try to take down the opposition. Split into two teams, each team was awarded 1 fresh newbie. I may have been one of the token newbie’s – and I may have pulled through in the final 2 minutes to help us to victory when we were behind. But I couldn’t have done it on my own, especially without trust and guidance.
– Kickball for Lunch
Summer didn’t officially start in Milwaukee until this month, so we took advantage of it and had a “friendly” little parking lot kickball game. Who was going to be the best kickballer out there and get office bragging rights? Not only did this little outing get us out of the office (and get our pasty white arms some sunlight), but it fueled the already-competitive fires that many of us have.
– A Baby Shower Potluck for a Future Transmission Ruler
This may seem like the odd ball of the bunch, but it isn’t a rarity here. Every other month, we pick a potluck day and try to see what different foods or themes we can come up with. This most recent potluck was to celebrate one of our employees embarking on a new journey with a little one – and it brought Sales, HR, Cores, Product Support, and even more departments together.
These are just a few of the different and creative ways that we’ve recently brought our diverse group together, but I bet that you have your own. So, how do you bond with your team?
What happens when you take members of a team (who happen to be pretty different) and involve them in a common activity? Trans Detective Megan Drews shares her deductions this week in her very first Reman U article. Do you bond like Drews and the ETE team? Comment below or email her directly!
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