Power and Team Building

One of the biggest elements that gets in the way of effective team building is when people have different amounts of power and don't feel comfortable around each other. For example: you're trying to do some team building activities and the CEO is present so everyone bites his or her tongue and people don't speak or interact candidly. This sort of dynamic points to a workplace where people have been taught to view power in a certain way, with fear.

In an organization that values team building, no one is more powerful than the next person and everyone shares responsibility. People aren't afraid to speak up and trust that their point of view is valuable and important to those above them. Eliminating power differentials in the workplace allows people to shine on their own without worrying about what someone higher up may do to them. It's the sharing of power in all directions which leads to teams working well together.

Take care,

Guy
Team Building

Leveling the Playing Field

A lot of workplace conflicts and challenges arise because of power differentials. An effective team building program helps you level the playing field by encouraging people to view each other as equals who all have something valuable to contribute. When people learn how to collaborate and value each other they focus less on issues around status and power.

Take care,

Guy
Team Building