The Eight Engines of Teamwork There are quite a few methods currently in use to create high performing teams. All the way from outdoor experiences like ropes courses and climbing mountains to the classroom and on the job experiences. Some, obviously, work better than others for your situation. While many of these methods are enjoyable, they [...]

Organizations seeking the collaborative spirit of teams without the structural upheavals should consider attacking their existing non-collaborative culture hammer and tongs. The way to create a collaborative atmosphere or “teaming environment” is neither mysterious nor expensive.  You begin by sending a simple but unmistakable signal through the organization: you stop rewarding destructive, competitive, one-up behaviors, [...]