TE A M BU I LD I NG & LE A DE R SH IP Pr o gr am

Te a m Bu i ld i ng O b je c ti v es : All participants will engage in a meaningful and active exploration of the issues facing the group and how good team and leadership skills benefit all team members. Particular attention will be paid to objectives set out by the client; some examples are: -Giving the team an opportunity to h av e s o me f u n to g et h er . -E mp h as i zi ng le a de rs h ip skills as integral to gr e at t e am w or k -Exploring ways the team sees yo u r or g an i za ti o n s m is s io n a nd va l ue s applied in their day-to-day work lives. Th e P ro g ra m : Your group will be involved in a number of activities. Each exercise is designed to learn about and stimulate discussion on specific elements of good t ea m wo r k. We use experiential exercises to give teams an objective perspective and a level playing field, allowing them to reflect as equals on the principles of teamwork and issues that face their team. At the end of each exercise, the facilitator will lead a discussion on what the exercise taught the participants about teams, and how these lessons can be transferred back to their place of work. It is the participants who decide what lessons are most relevant to them, they get to focus on the issues that they feel will net the most positive result if dealt with by the group. An end of day debrief and action planning session will also take place, where participants will develop next steps for the group based on the most relevant team lessons learned, keeping in mind the goals of the retreat. These exercises do not require physical strength or fitnessnor are they dependent on athletic ability or size. We operate under the principle of "Participation by Choice", and recognize that not everyone will want to engage in the activities at the same physical level. Accordingly, the exercises are designed with multiple roles, to include all participants. If they are not comfortable with the physical part of the exercise, a different role will be assigned to them. They will not be coerced to undertake an activity that makes them uncomfortable, either by the facilitator or by fellow team members. We often suggest an integrated approach to the le a de rs h ip skills development portion of the program, if applicable. By this we mean the leadership theory tutorials would take place at various times throughout the day, some concepts would be introduced at the start of the day, such as; how a team deals with change of leadership, goal setting, delegation, group decision making and motivation. The group would also be given an opportunity at this juncture to propose some of the behaviours they feel are fundamental to great leadership. Armed with the results of this preliminary exploration it will be our job to facilitate group discussions after each activity that will generate some team specific lessons learned about leadership. The end of day debrief will highlight

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the most pertinent lessons and group members will decide on actions that will apply these lessons to their ongoing work relationships. We also like to use st o ry te l li n g as a way to add value and impact on clients and customers. Most groups find this of particular interest. it has always been part of our explanation of experiential teambuilding to new groups that they will be creating a story together by living it together from which they can learn a lot about themselves as a team. I believe the stories you will create and what you learn from them will have a lasting and positive effect on your team. Ac t iv it i es : We offer a wide range of team building activities. Client specific activities will be chosen with group objectives, group size and the event facility in mind. Some examples are:

Trust walk: In pairs participants walk, one blindfolded and the other guiding, through a pre-determined set of obstacles or from point A to point B. This presents a model of the interpersonal communication process and the ways individuals create negative or positive communication climates. Rope Square: This very challenging activity requires that team members listen effectively to each other, demonstrate respect, patience and understanding towards their fellow team members. Their facility to communicate is compromised, their comfort zones are threatened and conflicts can arise. The teams ability to accept change, to understand & accept each individuals role, and build consensus will determine the chances for success. Numbers: Team members are under time pressure in this activity. Dealing with stress, competition and limited resources, team members must work together to remain focused on the goal they share. Issues of inclusiveness, shared leadership, respect and flexibility are inherent in the teams ability to accomplish this task. Spiders Web: Team members must rise to the challenge of this activity by communicating effectively with each other, listen to different ideas, share responsibility for their decisions, and effectively participate in group planning. All members are fully engaged in the activity and all the members must accomplish the task in order for the team to succeed. Electric Maze: Teams must use all the communicating skills available to the group to navigate a pre-determined path through an imaginary electric maze. Leadership change and creative thinking come in handy here. Toxic Waste: Participants work to neutralize a series of cataclysmic toxic spills. Innovative and collaborative ideas are at a premium in the rush to save the earth from certain doom.
Your facilitator would be happy to discuss the activity options available to your group, the better acquainted he or she is with your objectives the more he or she is able to meet your needs. DK Ov er v ie w : DaneshKincaid is a modern training & development consulting firm specializing in surveys & management development assessors, training, facilitation and teambuilding. Partners Suesan Danesh and Peter Kincaid have worked in the field for 7 years and have an excellent reputation for the quality of their

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service and their professionalism. The combination of Suesans strong project management, organization development and client service skills with Peters extensive teaching experience and intuitive skills in facilitation and training make our firm unique and highly responsive to our clients needs. . Our facilitators have delivered training courses to hundreds of participants throughout Canada. We are happy to provide specific references upon request. We believe that a large part of training consists in li n ki ng th e i ss u es identified by participants with research findings and academic theories regarding the real world of management, teams, leadership, change, and organizational renewal. We strive to help our clients make practical decisions by giving them the tools as well as the theory. Because we are primarily interested in seeing people make decisions that lead to concrete actions, we challenge participants to be cr e at iv e as they search for solutions to their problems. Co s t of Te a mb ui l di n g a nd L e ad e rs hi p P r o gr a m (estimates only, we are happy to provide a quote that meets your specific needs and requirements) day program CND $1000 1-day program CND $1500 2-day program CND $2600 (above prices are assuming a group of 15 participants)

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