
309 – A Team by Any Other Name
Purpose/Objectives: Everyone has probably had personal experience with
teams. They may not have been part of a work group
called a team, but they have most likely seen teams in
action, belonged to teams in the past, or observed
teams in the community.
Looking at different teams and deciding what they have
in common and what makes a group a team can help
participants regard teams as a familiar part of their life
experience. This focus will ease their concerns about
the team process and make the transition from
individual work to teamwork easier.
This is a useful exercise that can be used as an
icebreaker ...