Creative Collaboration : Simple Tools for Inspired Teamwork

Working as part of a team is as rewarding as it is challenging. Often, it is too easy for team meetings to become just a series of endless gatherings where there is a lot of discussion, but not much is accomplished. The key is to tap into your team's creativity and maximize everyone's participation to achieve greater productivity. Creative Collaboration is a unique Fifty-Minute Book filled with activities designed to get your team's creative juices flowing -- from warm-up exercises to team energizers. Each activity includes a time estimate, needed supplies, suggested group size, and hints and examples for the team leader. A goal of many teams is to generate as many ideas as possible, both creatively and collaboratively. This book will take you through this process, from developing a focus to implementing an action plan. Creative collaboration is also about inspired teamwork -- that is getting the most out of everyone by not following business-as-usual agendas, but by developing a dynamic environment where team members are encouraged to participate and get involved. In this way, you will unleash your team's creative spirit, come up with better solutions, and ensure that all team members are heard, all while having fun in the process. Finding ways to inspire your team not only leads to more creative solutions, it is also a great way to increase the energy level and enthusiasm of your group. Use the tools in this book to get your team working in a fresh, new way. Book jacket.