No I In TEAM – Team Building For Corporate Meetings

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One Bad Apple 

That’s right the old adage “One bad apple spoils the bunch” since we were kids it’s been pounded into our heads that you have to be bigger than yourself. 

It's been overlooked in the workplace and this simple concept could increase productivity and produce great results.

When I traveled across America for 6 years with Ringling Bros. Circus, I had to help load in and load out the show wagons (they called it “cherry pie” jobs). The efficiency of this kind of work was essential to the show because there were about 40 wagons in all and in most cases opening night was the next day! Okay so this is nothing new, people unload trucks everyday right? Well if you have ever been to the circus and stopped to count how many different nationalities were represented in each performance you would realize that communication and teamwork were the two most important concepts in use every day.

I lead a team which consisted of a Hungarian, a Moroccan, a Russian, and two Brazilian men. I didn’t speak every language (I speak English) so we needed to learn some quick universal signs and movements if we were to get the job done efficiently.

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Everyone loves acronyms so here is a great one to help you out when your task at hand is to be shared with other members of your company and you want or need to do the best possible job.

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T.E.A.M.

T- Trust, you have to have it when a project is given and there are multiple people assigned to the task. Your co workers will be depending on you to deliver what was asked, don’t let them down.

E- Engage, don’t leave anyone out. Everyone has special skills or something they are better at than others, find out what those things or qualities are and maximize your potential by using your strengths.

A- Accountability, ultimately no one else is responsible for what you commit to besides you. You must be willing and able to perform the tasks you say you are going to do. Don’t leave your colleagues high and dry.

M- Motivate, when someone is lagging behind or not delivering to the best of their abilities, take charge, and inspire them to be better, show them new avenues or techniques. Show them by doing, support them in the process and I guarantee you will get much better results.

So don’t be the bad apple that makes the team fail. Your negative attitude or personality can do so much harm when everyone has a common objective. Your peers are counting on you don’t spoil the whole bunch!

Bryan Fulton is the VP of Talent and Production for All Star Talent, Inc. All Star Talent, Inc. specializes in providing top quality entertainment for events all over the world. If you would like more details on when, where, or how to implement different types of entertainment for your next event you can visit us online at http://www.AllStarTalentInc.com/. You can also call (843) 491-4812 or email All Star Talent, Inc. at info@AllStarTalentInc.com today and one of our agents will help you look like a superstar at your next event!