When a group of people meet for a conference, or training course, there is always a feeling of uncertainty and discomfort. (25)______ ______ people know each other, they feel uncomfortable in the new strange situation, because it is different. Games and team building activities can relax people. Teams unite and work together when they identify (26)______ they think serves a common purpose. Activities and games break down the barriers, and therefore help develop close relationships.
Everyone is different. Taking part in new games and activities outside of the work situation (27)_________(illustrate) people’s different strengths and working style preferences. Respect develops when people see skills and attributes in others that they didn’t know existed.
(28)_________(take) part in a completely new activity or game, people are aware that learning is ongoing. The lessons never finish, (29)__________ people decide to stop learning. Introducing people, staff or employees to new experiences opens (30)________ minds to new avenues of personal development, and emphasizes the opportunity for continuous learning that is available to us all.
Team building activities like juggling, construction exercises, or outdoor games, get the body moving, which is good for general health and for an energetic approach to work. People concentrate and work (31)__________(well) when they have had some light exercise and physical stimulus. Physical activity energizes people and reduces stress and tension.
When you look someone in the eye and thank them sincerely it means a lot. The key words are the ones which say thanks and well done for doing a great job, especially where the words recognize each person’ s own special ability, quality, contribution, effort, whatever. People always appreciate (32)__________(value) as an individual even more. When you next have the chance to thank your team or an individual team-member, take the time to find out a special thing that each person has done and make a point of mentioning these things. Doing this, the praise tends to carry even greater meaning and motivational effect.
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