ILLUSTRATION: Brian C. Morrison. It's no secret that some people find team-building exercises, well, alienating. While big, ...

Members pictured from left to right. Photos courtesy of the individual members. 1. Don’t Treat Team Building As A One-Off Effort. Often, team-building activities do not lead to the anticipated ...

3. Have Patience And A Plan. A roadmap for effective team building requires planning and patience. My client committed to an 18-month plan to train her department on a team assessment.