Build Teams The Filipino Way
Build Teams The Filipino Way
Mika is a CEO in Manila. Sharp, decisive, respected. She blocks a full morning for a strategy meeting because she wants the team to leave with three calls: what to focus on, what to stop, and who owns the next moves. It’s the fourth meeting about the same topic. By 9:12 AM, people are still […]
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For years, organizations have relied on the familiar rhythm of “team building.” Once a year, employees are gathered for an outing, given a set of games, encouraged to bond, and then sent home with pictures that suggest unity and fun. On Monday, however, the same patterns reappear. Misunderstandings resurface. Silos between departments remain. Trust continues
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An action-oriented team moves from planning to execution fast—because slow decisions, endless meetings, and missed deadlines quietly kill performance. In this article, Jef Menguin shows practical ways to cultivate an action-oriented team using clear goals, stronger communication, and everyday leadership habits. Practice one idea this week and share it with your managers so action becomes the culture, not the exception.
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Team building fails when you start with games and venues—because you get fun, but you don’t fix trust, communication, or accountability. In this article, Wilrose Valerio shares 3 things to consider before doing team building so you design the right outcome, the right activities, and the right follow-through. Use it as a pre-checklist and share it with your leaders so your next session actually changes Monday.
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Two companies, same city, same goal. Both wanted stronger teams. Company A went with the cheapest option. The facilitator promised a “fun day” with relay races, cheering contests, and tug-of-war. People laughed, snapped selfies, and left sweaty and smiling. But when Monday came, it was back to the usual: managers talking while employees stayed quiet,
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