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Publication Date: 1 Dec 2003

Every group can benefit from team-building exercises. But sometimes it’s not practical to embark on a full-scale training initiative. Now, supervisors, managers, and team leaders have 50 team-building activities to choose from, all of which can be implemented with no special facilities, big expense, or previous training experience. Readers will find engaging exercises for:

* Building new teams and helping teams with new members

* Dealing with change and its effects: anger, fear, frustration, and more

* Recognizing individual efforts and team accomplishments

* Finding creative ways to work together and solve problems

* Increasing and improving communication

* Leveraging diversity and individual differences to meet team goals

* Keeping competition healthy and productive within the team

Instructions and tips for follow-up and variations are included for each activity, and an additional chapter provides valuable advice for working through unexpected difficulties in team-building.

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  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Amacom; 1 edition (1 Dec 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 081447201X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0814472019
  • Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 1.5 x 22.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 91,381 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Just because your team doesn’t have the time or the budget to embark on a full-scale training program doesn’t mean you have to abandon the idea of team-building exercises altogether. Quick Team-Building Activities for Busy Managers presents 50 fun, practical exercises to choose from, and you don’t need any special facilities, expensive products, or previous training experience to get great results—in minutes! These great activities will help you:

•           Build new teams and help teams assimilate new members

•           Deal with change

•           Recognize individual efforts and team accomplishments

•           Find creative ways to work together and solve problems

•           Increase and improve communication

•           Leverage diversity and individual differences to meet team goals

•           Keep competition healthy and productive

 

Whether you’re a rookie manager or a veteran, you’ll build great teams with these simple and engaging exercises!

 

“Should be on the bookshelf of every business manager.  Extremely well done!”

—William A Jackson, Division Manager, Ethicon Endo-surgery, a division of Johnson & Johnson

“I particularly love the practical ‘how to’ tips and examples that virtually guarantee a successful, fun team-building experience."

—Kim Detiveaux, "Big 4" Senior Manager

 

“A confidence builder for both the new and experienced manager.”

—Mary Sue Findley, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, 5/3 Bank

 

"What a great tool for managers and HR professionals—the activities are unique, interesting, and provide valuable insight into team dynamics."

—Kristofer Cooper, Human Resources Manager, Burger King Corporation

 

Brian Cole Miller (Dublin, OH) is the owner of Working Solutions, a management and training consultant firm whose clients include Nationwide Insurance, Mailboxes Etc., and Burger King. He is former director of training and development at Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.

About the Author

Brian Cole MILLER is the owner of Working Solutions, a management and training consultant firm whose clients include Nationwide Insurance, Mailboxes Etc., and Burger King. He is former director of training and development at Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.

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5.0 out of 5 stars "The Best" of them all 30 Jun 2005
By Darren Priest
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I've only ever written one review for Amazon before. I hated the book so much I wrote to let others know. However hard I tried, I couldn't write anything that would pass the Amazon censors - I hated that book so much.
This review is written for exactly the opposite reasons. I adore this book. It has so many fantastically creative ideas. They give you activities to work with from go and spark off your own creativity. It is easily accessible and a fraction of the cost of so many books I've purchased. I am so very impressed with this book that I had to let other people know.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lifesaver!! 19 Jan 2007
By Mrs. S. Turner
Format:Paperback
This book is fantastic!!! I work in an environment where managers have no time to plan activities let alone sort out materials. This is the kind of book you can pick up 5 minutes before your meeting and choose an activity which is relevant, quick and effective. I particularly like the suggested questions which really help you get more out of the exercise.Excellent!!!
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars the healthy fast food for busy leaders 27 Dec 2006
By egawopsfa
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This is an excellent book to have handy when you are in a hurry. Lots of useful, practical tasks, well explained, with many suggestions for adapting to day to day situations. Real value for money!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book - no preparation required!! 1 Feb 2010
By ehr99
Format:Paperback
I loved this book - just what the doctor ordered. It lets me appear prepared for team meetings and workshops, when in fact I can spend just 30 seconds choosing an activity before the meeting. In most cases, no or little "equipment" is needed. Use your common sense, though - if an activity looks like it would come across as patronising to your group, then DON'T use it!! It probably is. However, since all types of group and activity is covered in this handy little volume, all you need is common sense - the activities are so easy to select, prepare for and run, even ensuring that you are using the right success criteria. It's a no brainer - if you have no time, but manage a team - buy it.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Avoid !! 28 Oct 2008
By Mr. J. C. Sharman
Format:Paperback
I must be in the minority looking at the reviews above, however I found this book to be dreadful. Some of the games wouldn't keep five year olds occupied at a birthday party ! For example, feeding popcorn to each other, whilst blindfolded, I mean come on !! Not the kind of thing to take to my managers meeting really.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A recommended reading for busy Managers. 21 Mar 2009
By Chrissie
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This is a book for all the Managers that has searched for that little extra to do with his or her team. Exercixes with a little twist and a lot of thought behind it. Very useful!
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