Build Teams The Filipino Way
Build Teams The Filipino Way
We’ve all seen that picture — a group of men smiling as they carry a bahay kubo on their shoulders. Their feet are muddy. Their hands are steady. Their faces are full of joy. That, we were told, is bayanihan […]
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It was 9:15 a.m. in a sleepy training room in Makati. Twenty managers sat in a circle, politely smiling, clearly not in the mood to “play.” We’d just started a simple game about communication — passing a message around without
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They were all laughing. Matching shirts, loud music, balloon towers — the works. The HR manager beamed as her team shouted “Go Team Vision!” while trying to pass a ball using only their elbows. Everyone clapped when they finished. Someone
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Mentorship isn’t about handing off extra tasks. It’s about creating space for growth, sharing real guidance, and helping young professionals build confidence without carrying the team’s unspoken workload
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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.
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In the Philippines, team building often looks like a fiesta. There’s food, music, laughter, and plenty of bonding. HR gets photos for the company page. Leaders smile seeing people enjoy. For a day, everything feels lighter. But then Monday comes.
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If you’ve ever Googled “team building providers Philippines,” you know what you’ll find: dozens of ads shouting about packages. Prices per head. Lists of games. Buffet inclusions. It’s like ordering a value meal. Your team isn’t a menu. And if
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When the leadership team of a logistics company invited me to facilitate their annual team building, they were confident this year would finally be different. They had invested in strategy consultants. They rolled out new KPIs. They even rebranded their
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Discover why most team building programs fail—and how to fix them. Learn the Bayanihan Framework (Align → Design → Facilitate → Sustain) to create team building that builds trust, commitment, and collaboration, not just fun.
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Discover the key difference between team bonding and team building. Learn why bonding builds friendships while team building shifts mindsets, develops skills, and drives performance. See examples, stories, and a practical table to guide your next program.
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