We’re Not Calling it Team Building

So, it has been about three months that we’ve all been working here at TXT-TV. A few faces have disappeared off the face of the planet, while those that remain become more and more familiar, friendly. 

Bonds are being formed and we’re even getting to know one another more intimately; after all, we’re in it to win it, and we’re in it together too.

Example – we’re all getting a good idea about each other’s relationship status, gossiping about one person’s annoying boyfriend and getting all excited about another moving in with their long-term girlfriend. It’s a kind of local currency, one you’ll find in just about any work environment. If you’re doing it right, people open up to you, let loose and discuss what it is that makes them who they are – problems and all.

So, what do we do for each other to cultivate our bonds of friendship? 

Well, a few weeks back, one of the moderators had the brilliant idea to get a pool going so we could treat one of the team leaders to a fancy supper on his birthday. His hard work and dedication are inspiring to say the least, and we all thought getting him and his girl a night on the town was an ideal present. Suffice it to say it was definitely well appreciated and they both had an excellent time. It’s the little things like this that keep the bonds of the team strong. 

This isn’t your typical corporate team building exercise – believe me I’ve been through those before, they’re terrible, and I can’t imagine anyone at TXT-TV wants to do that idiotic exercise where you fall into another person’s arms. 

Quick sidebar – given my weight and height, when I fall, very few people are running to catch me, prepared or not...

See, good team building has to be organic. A solid team working to accomplish any given task or goal has to bond together for its own reasons, not because they feel obliged to.