Build Teams The Filipino Way
Build Teams The Filipino Way
People think team building happens the moment people start playing games. That’s the misconception. Yes, games are good. Games bring out emotions. Games can show the best and worst in people. You see who steps up, who shuts down, who helps, who blames, who stays quiet, who suddenly becomes loud. But none of that automatically […]
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“Be a team player.” It sounds harmless, even inspiring. After all, who doesn’t want to belong, to be seen as cooperative, to carry their share of the load? But in many Filipino workplaces, being a “team player” has evolved into something else entirely. It’s no longer just about collaboration; it’s about compliance. And it’s costing
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If your team building in the Philippines ends with photos but no change, you’re not missing games—you’re missing a clear purpose that improves trust, communication, and collaboration at work. In this article, Jef Menguin shares a complete toolkit of team building activities for Filipino teams designed to connect directly to real workplace behavior. Run one activity, debrief it, and pass it to your managers so the lessons actually survive Monday.
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Discover100 powerful team building activities—blending Filipino culture, global best practices, and practical frameworks. Go beyond fun with strategies, facilitator tips, and real-world stories that build trust, communication, and collaboration.
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Discover 32 of the most inspiring Filipino motivational speakers—from business icons and financial mentors to artists, athletes, and advocates. Learn who they are, what they speak about, and how they can transform your next event.
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When HR leaders talk to me about team building, I often hear the same story. “We got a package from a hotel. Everything was arranged—transportation, food, activities. The staff had fun, but honestly, nothing really changed. Monday came, and it was business as usual.” I understand why team-building packages are attractive. They promise convenience: one
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Discover the top 10 fun and meaningful team building activities in the Philippines. Learn how Filipino games, obstacle courses, escape rooms, and bayanihan projects help teams build trust, communication, and collaboration.
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Discover how classic Filipino games like kadang-kadang, palo-sebo, and patintero can be adapted into powerful modern team building activities. Learn their mechanics, lessons for teamwork, and how to design fun yet transformational programs the Bayanihan Way.
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Palo-Sebo team building turns a classic Filipino fiesta game into a slippery test of grit, trust, and teamwork—and it quickly exposes who climbs alone and who lifts others. In this article, Jef Menguin shows safer, modern versions you can run without the grease-and-injury risk. Use the setup and debrief to build real “bayanihan” behavior—or bring in a facilitator if you want it designed and guided for your team.
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Power Isn’t Just Personal—It’s Collective We often think of power as an individual resource—something that belongs to CEOs, managers, or industry leaders. But in reality, power exists in teams. It’s in the way we communicate, collaborate, and execute. And just like individuals, teams often waste power without realizing it. When a team is strong, aligned,
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