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When Teambuilding Turns Bad
The management team, where I work, recently decided to send a group of us on a teambuilding exercise. The exercise has resulted in two of my workmates leaving and one is currently facing disciplinary action.
Although attendance on the teambuilding event was not compulsory many signed up out of fear that non-attendance would not be good for their careers. There was a packed itinerary including archery, kayaking, climbing and orienteering. But things began to go wrong immediately after we had arrived.
There had clearly been a breakdown in communications as the details of what we were each required to bring along had not been provided to everybody. Many people had turned up without sleeping bags and some had even omitted to bring any proper outdoor clothes. This immediately led to arguments between some of my workmates and a small contingent decided this was their cue to go to a nearby pub for some lunchtime refreshment.
The organizers had provided all of the essential camping equipment including optional tents, hammocks and tarpaulins, ideal for the hardier, experienced campers. I chose the log cabin as this was comfortably furnished with proper beds.
When my workmates stumbled back from the bar they were very much the worse for drink. An orienteering exercise had been arranged for the afternoon in which we'd get the chance to enjoy the local woodland. The organisers had arranged a six mile treasure hunt taking us through the local woodland, following clues and instructions as we went. Those who had just returned from their liquid lunch were clearly not up for hiking so they hid away in the woods, smoking and drinking whiskey.
When the evening came round it was time for us to cook our dinner over an open camp fire. They provided a selection of raw ingredients for our supper including several chickens and a range of vegetables. The menu was clearly not to the liking of a few of my colleagues who decided that they would prefer pizza so they got on the phone to a delivery service in a nearby village. This prompted the orgnisers to call a meeting with all of the attendees to make certain we all knew what was expected of us.
Thnings didn't improve as more alcohol was consumed and people became increasingly restless. The crowd who had gone to the pub for lunch had missed the opportunity to select comfortably bunks in the log cabin so they were expected to sleep in the tents. Several people were very unhappy with this arrangement and said that they would be going to a hotel. When it was pointed out that this was not in the spirit of teambuilding they became belligerent and even threatened one of the organizers.
This resulted in several people who were unhappy with the exercise packing up and going home. Those of us who stayed had a great time but it was clear that the organisers were not happy with our colleagues.
This experience should remind managers of the need to get the buy-in of all attendees on a teambuilding exercise. Its always important to make certain that everybody is fully aware of all that is expected of them.
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