What do you do if your team building activities aren't improving problem-solving skills?

1 Assess your goals

Before you plan any team building activity, you need to have a clear idea of what you want to achieve. What are the specific problem-solving skills you want your team to develop or improve? How will you measure their progress and performance? How will you align your team building goals with your organizational goals and values? Having a clear and realistic vision of your desired outcomes will help you choose the right activities and methods for your team.

2 Evaluate your activities

Not all team building activities are created equal. Some may be more suitable for your team's size, culture, and personality than others. Some may be more fun and engaging than others. Some may be more relevant and applicable to your team's work than others. You need to evaluate your activities based on these criteria and see if they are meeting your goals. You can also ask for feedback from your team members and see what they liked, disliked, and learned from each activity.

5 Follow up and follow through

Team building activities are not a one-time event. They are part of an ongoing process of developing and maintaining your team's problem-solving skills. Therefore, you need to follow up and follow through on the results of your activities. You need to monitor and track your team's performance and improvement over time. You also need to provide feedback, recognition, and rewards for your team's achievements. You also need to reinforce and apply the skills and lessons learned from the activities to your team's daily work.

6 Here’s what else to consider

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