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How Teams Succeed (with Colin Fisher)

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Rethinking Team-Building Dynamics

This chapter critiques traditional team-building exercises, emphasizing the importance of task-based trust developed through collaboration instead of mere bonding activities. It explores unique aspects of team cohesion, including the impacts of silence and shared experiences, while also examining the challenges of larger teams and maintaining motivation after success. Through comparisons with sports and organizational settings, the chapter highlights the delicate balance between personal ambitions and collective goals in achieving effective teamwork.

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