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Teambuilding Ideas for your Idealist Group
So the team is scattered across the landscape, with some people working from homes nearby, and others based hundreds or thousands of miles away. How do you keep the "we" in the team? These suggestions from Network World help foster team spirit between members of a virtual group. For those that discuss Internet-based efforts, consider setting up an intranet site accessible only by team members. Wall of Fame - Post images, photos or tales of the worker's accolades on the intranet site, or the team leader can send an e-mail to members touting individual honors. Similarly, you can lead any recurring, team-wide conference calls with such news announcements.
Peer pats - Don't wait for management to recognize you or your group members. If you know a member has won an award or did a good job on a project, send a message to the team acknowledging the worker.
Personal messages - Encourage team members to create some sort of personal message or information as part of their team-only e-mail. Accolades, hobbies, greatest accomplishments, favorite local restaurant or vacation retreats, or upcoming vacation are all good candidates. Consider including family notes, such as a child's soccer championship or college acceptance.
Brainpower inventory - What are the skills and interest of your team members? You'll probably find musicians and singers, artists and cartoonists, chefs or barbecue aficionados, authors and poets in your group. Display their work in the hallways or on the team intranet, or hold a social event if possible to have everyone show their stuff.
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