Team Building: Not Just a Frivolous Expense
We are in the middle of arguably the deepest recession in modern history. When times are tough it becomes a necessity to cut costs and save money. Often the first thing to go are the fun, social, team building activities. After all, such things are not essential, are they?
While I can understand the thinking behind such a step; the work place doesn’t have to be a fun place, it needs to be a productive place. It needs to win contracts, deliver projects, make products, pay the bills. I would suggest that dropping the investment in your greatest resource; your people, is counter productive and short sighted. Yes, you will save money in the short term. But at what cost?
Important resources
Your team are your most valuable resource. A happy team is a motivated and productive team. When times are tough you want them to be behind you. You want your team to be willing to go the extra mile for the cause. For the cost of a curry and beer you might possible be able to find the extra productivity you need to keep everything afloat when times are hard.
It’s the small things that mean that somebody will want to work for you. If you  have a high turnover of staff it costs more money and time. Recruitment, training, orientation are all expensive activities. These activities are things that you want to avoid.
Happy campers
The best way to save money and be more cost effective is to spend a little time and money on morale. A happy team is a cheaper team.
What things encourage you as a member of a team? What makes you happy to go the extra mile? What keeps morale high and you motivated?
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