An Orchestra as a Symbol of Team Building
When searching for jobs online or flipping through the newspaper, the word "team building" is everywhere. Job applications and resumes are filled with the term "team building." The word seems indispensable for success in professional life. Even seemingly "simple" jobs expect team building. But what lies behind this word? Why has it become so important - almost essential? For many companies, teamwork is more important than the university degree or vocational school diploma. Companies and businesses are increasingly focusing on their employees' ability to cooperate in a team and thus get the best out of the company, seeking support to shape the company into a strong team.
From Social Behavior in the Past to Teamwork Today
Even in school, we have already dealt with the topic of team building. Back then, it was called social behavior. Not a school subject - teachers observed how we behaved in class and on the playground. Did we cooperate with others or were we more solitary? Did we engage with our classmates or were we the sole speaker in the class? Over the years, the topic of teamwork or team building has become increasingly important. In the past, it was important to have studied at a good university or to have completed training with top grades in order to be hired by a company. Grades have become less important today. Companies closely examine the ability of applicants to contribute to a team. This is why job applications are overflowing with the term "team player." But what does each individual understand by team building, and why has it become so important to companies and businesses?
Every Little Gear is of Great Importance
Since we spend most of our time at our workplace, it has become increasingly important over the years for each individual employee to feel comfortable. This only works with a good team and motivation from the employees. Through shared successes achieved as a team, employees are motivated. Employees should feel like part of the company and feel that their work is making a difference. These are some reasons for the change and the demands companies have placed on their employees in recent years. Large companies no longer rely on open-plan offices but on small teams with team leaders. Each team contributes to the company's successes. One can imagine it figuratively as many gears that drive the company, even if a gear is very small, it is indispensable.
"The Tone Sets the Music, but Who Sets the Tone?"
So that each individual employee can better understand their strengths and also perceive the strengths of their colleagues, companies organize seminars and workshops with speakers. These speakers have grasped the new concept and offer companies assistance in optimizing their employees' teamwork. One person who manages to get everyone working together is Richard de Hoop. The Dutchman, through numerous further education courses as a speaker, has set out to make companies and businesses with well-functioning team spirit even more successful. He uses examples from music and manages to form orchestras out of companies, where each person plays an important instrument and these instruments harmonize with each other. With the motto "The tone sets the music, but who sets the tone?" de Hoop engages with the employees and ensures that a beautiful sounding orchestra emerges from the chaos of many instruments.
Every Employee Should See Themselves as an Important Instrument of the Company
This principle works because music appeals to everyone, and an orchestra is the symbol of well-functioning team building. Every instrument plays an important role, a wonderful metaphor that more and more companies are internalizing and implementing.
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