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Business Etiquette: The Benefits of Team Building in the Office

20 May 2015 By: Diane Gottsman

Business Etiquette of Team Building

Team building can be an efficient exercise when trying to improve employee morale in the office

Team building is an important tool which allows an employer to magnify the best qualities held by the collective group and to boost morale.  The positive will most often have a ripple effect on company performance and an improved customer experience. Here are a few business tips when it comes to the etiquette of team building in the workplace.

Team building…

Improves trust. Developing programs that make your teams dependent on one another is a crucial element in a growing business. The Houston Chronicle article, Trust Team Building Activities, has a few ideas to get started.

Breaks down barriers. Bridging the gap between leadership and employees is the goal.  How can your office share a laugh and see one another in a different light today? Two Truths and A Lie is a tried and true exercise because it’s guaranteed to engage the staff and encourages laughter. The element of surprise adds to the fun.

Helps participants identify strengths and weaknesses. Not all people learn the same way, so try switching up the manner in which you present each new exercise. Some people do better with word of mouth instruction, while others excel by reading written instructions. Take note as different employees shine through various methods used to present the activity.

Motivates employees. By providing a platform for everyone’s voice to be heard, you will observe an increase in confidence levels. Recognize this opportunity as one for even the most reserved to speak up and take on new challenges.

Raises loyalty. One study showed that team building helps coworkers to be more united and employees more committed to their jobs.  Increased morale translates into higher performance, a win-win for both the employee and the company.

Confronts conflict. Working together as a team to solve problems eases conflict and builds rapport. The end result is a collaboration of viewpoints and ideas that allow colleagues to get to know one another on a more personal level.

For more of my business etiquette tips, check out 5 Ways to Encourage Friendly Competition on The Huffington Post. 

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Diane Gottsman

Diane Gottsman is a national etiquette expert and modern manners professional, sought out industry leader, television personality, accomplished speaker, Huffington Post blogger, author, and the owner of The Protocol School of Texas, a company specializing in executive leadership and etiquette training. Diane is routinely quoted in national and international media including The New York Times, The BBC, CNN, Bloomberg Business Week, Kiplinger, Huffington Post Canada, U.S. News and World Report, and Forbes. She is the resident etiquette expert for two popular morning talk shows, SA Living and Good Day Austin. She has been seen on The TODAY Show, HLN Headline News, WGN Chicago, and CBS Sunday Morning. Her clients range from university students to Fortune 500 companies and her workshops cover topics ranging from tattoos in the workplace to technology at the dinner table and the proper use of social media.