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The end of team building?
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In this episode of DEDx, hosts Anna and John, along with guest Andy Perkins, explore the concept of team building. They delve into whether traditional team-building activities should be embraced or discarded.
Andy, with over 30 years in the Learning and Development industry, shares his extensive experience with team-building events, questioning their long-term effectiveness and value. The discussion transitions to the alternative of data-driven team development, which focuses on sustainable and measurable growth.
The episode critically examines the high costs, inclusivity issues, and authentic impact of team-building activities while advocating for personalised team coaching and development based on diagnostic data.
00:00 Introduction to Team Building Debate
00:12 Meet Andy Perkins: A Veteran in L&D
01:29 Defining Team Building
03:16 Team Building Activities and Their Impact
05:13 The Financial Aspect of Team Building
06:25 Psychometrics in Team Building
07:30 Challenges and Criticisms of Team Building
15:42 Who Benefits from Team Building?
19:17 Team Development: A Data-Driven Approach
25:56 Conclusion: To DEDx or Not to DEDx Team Building
Andy is the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Meta Team
Andy is on LinkedIn at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-perkins-19374316/
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John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadm/
Anna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-wesson-54989929/
Music credit: by Yevhen Onoychenko from Pixabay
Disclaimer: The ideas discussed in this podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as serious business advice. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research and seek professional advice before implementing any of the ideas discussed.
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