So you want to improve your team dynamics as well as increase productivity. Try these 3 ideas…
IDEA #1
objective: To increase communication skill, reduce misunderstandings and bond…helps with any misconceptions that cause people to feel icky toward each other as a result of demands, misunderstandings and pressure. Have a “retreat” with a facilitator. I’d be happy to do it. :) I use “facilitator” on purpose because its not a “training” session, rather a forum heavy on interactive exercises to generate collaboration.
IDEA #2
objective: To have an opportunity to leave work and relate to each other in a informal way…builds bonds and increases understanding of unique personalities beyond the work environment.
Schedule a “field day” where you go miniature golfing, rock climbing, bowling, roller skating etc. Allows folks to work together, relate to each other in a different way and get to know each other as people over the common colleague dynamic.