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Wednesday, April 20, 2005



I'm always amazed..

(By the way.. you REALLY should do this...)

We often conduct team meetings. Not Team Building.. more team breaking. Don't get me wrong. This is not about breaking teams apart, it is about breaking down the years of 'superficial congeniality'.

I know.. it sounds like a softie moment for me.. but it isn't. These sessions are about Absolute Honesty and Confronting Reality. Often these sessions are brutal, emotional, and draining. But they work, and every time I hear that they do... I'm proud that we're able to help.

"Drive out fear" - W. Edwards Demming

Man, man, man.. I walk into too many companies, and see, no SMELL the fear everywhere.

You (yes you all) are smart people. Say what you need to say. Do what you need to do. Change what you need to change.

How fun is it going to work every day, and being afraid.. even a little bit?

So, go ahead, call the team together and have a good open conversation.. get the Moose on the Table... then get back to work..

Disclaimer: Results may vary. Consult The Beacon Group prior to conducting a new Team Workshop.