6 Cheap and Easy Team-Building Tactics

by Angela Stringfellow, Business Writer, Recent Posts

The word "synergy" gets bandied about a lot in today's business world. If you don't speak corporate jargon, it means the phenomenon of multiple like-minded individuals merging their ideas to create something more incredible than any member of the team could have conceptualized alone. Or to borrow an age-old expression, "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts."
When it comes to business, this theory is valid. In fact, the role of teams in small business is integral to its success. In addition to maximizing productivity, small teams perform functions that:

• Motivate employee and boost morale
  
• Provide solutions to complex problems
  
• Maximize strengths of the members
  
• Create an enjoyable work environment by fostering camaraderie
  

There are dozens of team building activities that can be incorporated into meetings and company outings. In fact, there are even companies specializing in corporate retreats and weekend getaways geared towards building functional, successful teams. But there are also ways to maximize your team’s effectiveness on a daily basis—without spending time and money.

The following are six simple ways to build your team.....