Teamwork Games
Professionalism & Teamwork

Free teamwork games for improved professionalism introduction:

Professionalism comes down to the many choices that people make daily.

From the time we get up in the morning we choose the clothes we wear; women choose the way in which they apply their makeup and men make a choice of ties, facial hair, etc.

We all choose the cleanliness of our automobile or the organization we display in our workspace.

Professionalism is determined based on how others perceive you. It’s not about how much you spend on a suit, but the fact that your suit is nicely pressed and stain-free.

It’s not about the kind of car you drive, it’s about the pride and care you take in keeping in clean. Professionalism comes down to EFFORT.

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Team members who make the extra effort to ensure they are perceived well by others will ultimately reap the rewards and benefits that go along with the increased credibility they earn in the eyes of their peers and supervisors.

Our teamwork games and exercises will help you to more effectivel teach and coach your team members.

Area Clean-Up
Purpose of this activity: To teach team members the importance of keeping a professional distance between personal and workplace issues. Our teamwork games provide life lessons to elevate professionalism in the work environment.

Explanation: Everyone has experienced days where they have a difficult time of not allowing ones personal issues work their way into their professional environment.

As the leader, it is your job to understand first and foremost that this is a common issue that you will definitely need to address one way or the other.

The key here is to address the issue before it actually happens by setting clear expectations for your workplace.

One creative manager went so far as to purchase a large golden coat hook. He proudly stood by the shiny new coat hook as his team walked into the office on Monday morning.

Later, during his morning staff meeting, as if on cue, on of his employees asked what the golden coat hook was for.

The manager explained that he placed it there as a reminder to himself and a symbol to the team. He said, “You see, when I come into the office each morning, I’m going to mentally place all my personal issues onto this coat hook. I’m going to leave them right there securely on the coat hook knowing full well that every night before I go home, I will be able to walk over and pick up right where I left off with those issues. My goal is to ensure I never allow my personal issues to get in the way of my professional roles and responsibilities.”

He then went on to say, “and folks, let me be clear, this is my expectation for each one of you as well. As a team, we each must commit to this end because we owe it to one another to be at our best and we are each empowered to hold one another accountable for this expectation. So rest assured, when you come in each morning, leave your personal issues on the hook where they will be safe and secure. You have my word that they’ll remain right there for you to pick up each night before you leave.”

With a smile and a nod, each team member understood the analogy and realized that his request was a perfectly legitimate expectation for the workplace.

Frank Tyger once said, “Professionalism is knowing how to do it, when to do it, and doing it.”

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In Demand
Purpose of this activity: To raise the awareness and the commitment of your team members by pointing out the rewards for raising one’s personal expectations of self.

Explanation: Employees should Not mistake this teamwork exercise for demanding more as a call to unionize. It’s not.

Demanding more of your self is a key trait of successful leaders. Michael Jordan credits his success to the fact that he has always demanded more of himself than any coach or teammate would ever dare expect.

Leaders who excel in business, sports or any vocation, upon hearing the goals and objectives of their immediate supervisors, will instinctively start making a plan to deliver more, produce more to ensure excellence in every key measurement.

Sounds like a lot of work, right? Absolutely, however these leaders are passionate about wanting to learn and grow in their career so the extra effort is something they actually enjoy. It’s the challenge of making something better that drives them to excel.

The rewards for these overachievers can be outstanding. They are typically the first ones to be recognized for the next level management position.

Their energy, ambition and quality of performance quickly establish their credibility and no one seems surprised when they first to move upward.

Upon discussing the rewards of increased responsibility, commitment and accountability – direct each team member to make a list from the following questions: (Be honest, no one else will see your answers.)

• List every new idea that you’ve offered to your team in the past 30 days.
• List the most basic fundamental skills that you “Practiced” recently in order to stay at the top of your game. What special training have you pro-actively registered for without being prompted by your supervisor?
• List your key objectives for the coming year. Explain what you’ve done already to pre-plan for achieving these goals.
• List your current years goals and explain if you are on target to meet those goals. Explain what you’ve done pro-actively to ensure success.

The above list of questions is provided to point out to team members that they are the only ones that can truly control their destiny.

In one moment, in an instant with one clear decision, we each have the power to change our path and begin the process of creating an entire new and exciting future.

Personal ownership, accountability and consistent professionalism are all leadership traits that propel highly ambitious and determined individuals to success.

Use these teamwork games at your next staff meeting for improved professionalism.

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» Profitability
Bottom-line results are more certain to continue when a team is effectively collaborating and working together.

» Purpose and Pride
Teams need an ultimate purpose. Clearly identifying the team’s purpose helps employees to know when they are succeeding.

» Results and Performance
Higher performance takes place in an environment where the importance of the team takes precedence. Teamwork drives performance.

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