Team-building Exercises Research Articles

Dimensional Perspectives of Human Resource Development

Human Resource Management (HRM) is a collective term for all the formal systems created to help in managing employees and other stakeholders within an organization. It is tasked with four main functions, namely, the recruitment, utilization, development and motivation of employees. Ideally, the role of HRM is to find the best way to increase the productivity of an organization through its employees. Until recently, an organisation’s human resource department was categorized in the lower rungs. This is surprising considering the crucial role that this department plays in replenishing and nourishing an organization’s resources. It has transformed significantly from the task-oriented nature of administration it used to be in the 1980s. It is now viewed as a strategy-focused extension of every organisation. This department thrives on specific principles, such as commitment and competence, Another core function of HRM is employee orientation and development. Orientation is the process of teaching new recruits the necessary skills, knowledge, and behaviors so that they can transition to the new organisation effectively. Employee orientation is a broad process conducted by the HR department, and it’s done through different methods, including lectures, meetings, videos, mentoring, and team-building exercises. The main objective of the orientation is to provide new recruits with adequate information regarding the organisation’s targets, rules, policies, and activities. Employee development refers to all the efforts for improving individual, team, and organizational effectiveness. One aspect the human resource department tackles is talent development. This involves aligning the employees’ skills with the organisation’s needs. In addition to hiring, training, and orienting employees, HRM should alsoimprove their career opportunities.

Escape the Math Room

Escape the Math Room is a fun, interactive, sequence of puzzles designed to encourage mathematical collaboration, team work, and ingenuity. Using advanced mathematical topics in an accessible way, Escape the Math Room appropriately challenges students ranging from high school to advanced undergraduate. The activity can be adjusted by adding or removing hints and explanations to accommodate the audience. This activity can be used on its own for a mathematical event, in class on a “free day” or as a team building exercise.

Innovative Employee Engagement Strategies and Actions: A Comparative Study of Pre-pandemic and Pandemic Periods

The complex relationship between worker productivity and engagement in organizational settings is examined in this study. The emotional, mental, and physical commitment that workers make to their jobs is known as employee engagement, and it has become clear that this is a crucial component of what makes a business successful. The purpose of this study is to ascertain the primary engagement drivers that have the greatest impact on productivity, examine the effects of differing employee engagement levels on both individual and team productivity, and assess the efficacy of various engagement tactics in raising productivity. This research investigates how employee engagement tactics changed between the pre-pandemic and pandemic periods. By using a comparative study, we are able to pinpoint significant changes in strategies and how well they work to promote worker motivation, contentment, and output. We used surveys, questionnaires to collect data from a variety of industries using a mixed-methods approach. The majority of pre-pandemic tactics were in-person endeavours, such as workplace health campaigns, in-person gatherings, and team-building exercises. However, a quick shift to virtual engagement techniques was required due to the pandemic. The results of our study underscore the growing need on digital technologies, adaptable work schedules, and psychological assistance amidst the pandemic. We also investigate the effects of these tactics on worker morale and productivity, exposing both difficulties and fruitful modifications. Through the use of mixed-methods research design, the study incorporates case studies, qualitative interviews, and productivity indicators with quantitative surveys. Measures of involvement will be assessed using surveys, and the results will be compared to targets for productivity, like hours worked, company revenue, and employee satisfaction. More detailed information about the subjective perceptions of engagement and its alleged effects on productivity will be obtained through interacting with managers and employees. In order to find best practices and effective tactics, case studies of businesses with high levels of engagement will also be evaluated. According to preliminary research, there is a positive correlation between improved employee engagement and increased productivity. Key factors that influence this relationship include leadership quality, work atmosphere, and recognition. Additionally, the study shows that companies with complete engagement strategies are substantially more productive than those without. The present study adds to the expanding corpus of literature on employee engagement and provides pragmatic suggestions for establishments seeking to augment efficiency via enhanced engagement methodologies. Business executives, HR specialists, and legislators looking to promote a more engaged and effective staff will find the findings useful.

Nettle-induced Urticaria Treatment Study (NUTS): demonstrating the joy of research through a randomised, blinded, placebo-controlled trial

The use of dock leaves to ease the discomfort of nettle stings is a well-known folk remedy in the British Isles, yet has never been tested in a clinical trial....

The effect of teamwork, communication skills, and structural empowerment on the provision of patient-centered care among nurses in Eswatini: A cross-sectional study.

To identify the influence of teamwork, communication skills, and structural empowerment on providing patient-centered care among nurses in Eswatini. A quantitative, cross-sectional survey was used. This survey conducted in Eswatini selected registered nurses working as full-time nurses with more than 3 months of working experience using convenience sampling. Different measures were adopted and used to collect data among 130 eligible nurses from February to March 2022. Data were analyzed using Statistical Program for Social Sciences version 26.0. A total of 123 nurses responded in the study and the mean age was 31.05 years with a standard deviation of 5.49. The overall response rate was 94.6% in this study. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis revealed that teamwork (β = 0.236, p < 0.05) and communication skills (β = 0.328, p < 0.05) were significant predictors of the provision of patient-centered care among nurses. Team-building exercises and management interventions to empower nurses should be established to improve the provision of patient-centered care among nurses. Nurses should be empowered to provide patient-centered care in health facilities by encouraging them to provide their input in management procedures and planning programs. Clinical practice requires nurses to use effective communication skills and work as a team. Nursing care established on teamwork, respect, empathy, and communication skills allows patients to express their concerns and views in health facilities as they feel involved in care. No patient or public contribution in this paper. This study only involved registered nurses as health professionals.

Enabling creativity: the interplay of participative leadership, coworkers’ knowledge sharing behavior and employee’s creative idea validation

PurposeBased on theory Z of leadership, this research aims to investigate the direct relationship between participative leadership (PL) and creative idea validation (CIV) fostering both radical (RC) and incremental creativity (IC). Additionally, by utilizing attribution theory, it explores the moderating effect of coworkers’ knowledge-sharing behavior (KSB) on both the direct and indirect relationships.Design/methodology/approachData were collected through a descriptive approach and convenient sampling from three sources – leaders, subordinates and coworkers – in R&D departments at multi-levels within 97 high-tech firms in China. Data comprised 446 employees (subordinates and coworkers) and 94 leaders, and multilevel path analysis was conducted using Mplus software.FindingsThe results indicate that PL exhibits both a direct and indirect positive association with RC and IC through the CIV. Moreover, the relationship is enhanced by coworkers’ high-KSB.Practical implicationsOur study offers implications that managers can leverage to foster employee creativity. Leaders are encouraged to embrace a PL style for collective idea validation. However, to overcome coworkers’ reciprocal behavior, they may facilitate trust and team-building exercises, enabling employees to strengthen relationships and share critical information and knowledge resources for the development and validation.Originality/valueThis study is the first to empirically extend the relationship between PL and CIV, utilizing a multilevel approach to assess its impact on distinctive types of creativity – namely, radical and incremental. Further, it testifies the significance of coworkers’ knowledge as an attribution effect influencing the relationships.

JUAMI, the joint undertaking for an African materials institute: building materials science research collaborations and capabilities between continents

JUAMI, the joint undertaking for an African materials institute, is a project to build collaborations and materials research capabilities between PhD researchers in Africa, the United States, and the world. Focusing on research-active universities in the East African countries of Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda, the effort has run a series of schools focused on materials for sustainable energy and materials for sustainable development. These bring together early-career researchers from Africa, the US, and beyond, for two weeks in a close-knit environment. The program includes lectures on cutting-edge research from internationally renowned speakers, highly interactive tutorial lectures on the science behind the research, also from internationally known researchers, and hands-on practicals and team-building exercises that culminate in group proposals from self-formed student teams. The schools have benefited more than 300 early-career students and led to proposals that have received funding and have led to research collaborations and educational non-profits. JUAMI continues and has an ongoing community of alumni who share resources and expertise, and is open to like-minded people who want to join and develop contacts and collaborations internationally.

Work-Life Balance and Faculty Functions of Married Faculty Members of One State University in the Philippines: Basis in the Development of Wellness Program

Work-life balance is essential for every employee’s success and productivity. Thus, identifying the practices in the institution and current scenario can fill the gaps that instructors experiencing in the work-life. The study used a quantitative research design employing a descriptive survey that systematically describes a situation, problem, phenomenon, service, or program. The study was participated by 147 faculty members. Random sampling was used to choose the respondents. Based on the results of the research, both male and female faculty members at LSPU need to take care of their time and relationships with work-life balance factors in order to maintain wellness, emotional connections with family and friends, and spiritual growth while carrying out their roles as instructors, researchers, and extension specialists. Anxiety and fatigue brought on by their work-related exhaustion that they overlook the maintenance of their spiritual lives (such as praying, reflecting, and meditating). Therefore, to keep faculty members from becoming stressed out or overburdened with their everyday responsibilities, institutions need to support individuals in finding a balance between their personal and professional lives. However, work-life balance can be managed with the assistance and support of their organization and/or faculty. It is suggested that administrators continue promoting self-care practices to support physical health by addressing emotional well-being, giving the opportunity for resources related to mental health, such as workshops on stress management or counseling, and organizing networking opportunities, team-building exercises, and support systems to cultivate positive relationships between faculty and staff.

Unveiling Experiential Learning: Saudi Female Undergraduates' Perceptions and Challenges in the Marshmallow Challenge within OB Class

The Marshmallow Challenge, a popular activity in classrooms and team-building exercises in offices promotes teamwork, communication, and collaboration. Despite its widespread use, its application within the Saudi educational context remains underexplored. Therefore, this research delves into the experiences and perceptions of 43 Saudi female undergraduate students participating in the Marshmallow Challenge in Organizational Behaviour (OB) class at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia. Utilizing semi-structured interviews, the study aims to understand the nuances of this experiential learning activity, focusing on teamwork, communication, leadership, collaboration, and related responses. The findings reveal a spectrum of reactions from initial apprehension and nervousness to subsequent collaborative problem-solving and reflection. Ultimately, this research paper contributes to the broader literature on experiential learning in OB education, offering educators actionable insights to optimize student engagement, collaboration, and skill learning.

AN ANALYSIS OF CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT USED BY TEACHER IN TEACHING ENGLISH

This research used a qualitative research design. The English teacher at SMAN 1 Enrekang's 11 IPA 1 grade served as the study's subject. In-depth interviews and observation were the research tools used to get the data. For both the interview and the field notes, the researcher utilized semi-structured questions. The five aspects of classroom management that were the focus of the study were discipline, rules and routines, relationships, engaged and motivated instruction, and physical design. The actual layout of the teacher's classroom had two separate seating configurations. The first arrangement was in tidy rows for when the teacher delivered lessons and made presentations. The second arrangement had separate tables set up for small group discussions. This demonstrated the teacher's flexibility in changing the seating position to accommodate various class activities. The teacher devised routines to encourage discipline and enthusiasm in the learning process, as well as a learning agreement with each student at the start of each lesson. The teacher used team-building exercises that required collaboration to reach a common objective as well as small group talks to encourage relationships among the students. In order to establish relationships with the pupils, the teacher also adopted a personal style, frequently encouraging them at the beginning of lessons and complimenting their efforts. The teacher used a variety of teaching tools, including a whiteboard for presentations and questioning and laptops and speakers for games, to keep the class interested and motivated.

THE AFTERMATHS OF UNMANAGED TEACHER-TEACHER PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE TAMALE EDUCATION METROPOLIS, GHANA

The study adopted the qualitative research approach to understand the lived experiences of teachers with regard to the aftermaths of unmanaged teacher-teacher professional relations in senior high schools in the Tamale Education Metropolis. A purposive sampling technique was used to select fifteen (15) secondary school teachers. Face-to-face in-depth individual interviews were conducted. Data were collected through the use of the Pen-and-Paper Personal method. Thematic analytical method was used to analyse collected data. Findings were that the aftermaths of unmanaged teacher-teacher professional relations in schools include teacher stress and burnout, teacher inadequate belongingness and motivation, chaos and conflict, inadequate team spirit and collaboration among teachers, uncooperative teacher behaviours and inadequate knowledge and information sharing among teachers. Recommendations made were that school management in meetings should create rooms where there is open communication and adequate interactions among all teachers and where all teachers are encouraged to develop strong love, care and concern for the well-being and happiness of colleague teachers. The school management should work with the Ghana Education Service to train and equip all teachers on strategies to deal and cope with stress as a result of poor teacher-teacher relations. Team-building exercises should be organized by school management where experts in Team Building are invited to educate and instill in all teachers the need for them to have a high level of team spirit.

Promoting Crucial Team Building, Collaboration and Communication Skills in Graduate Students through Interactive Retreats.

To promote team building, improve collaborations and enhance communication skills. An offsite yearly retreat was organized for the graduate students in our NIH-funded RISE graduate training program. Retreat themes were addressed through short presentations, case studies, live podcasts, webinars, focus groups, role play, and breakout sessions with various team building exercises to practice communication skills, and identify abilities, knowledge, values, and behaviors. Trainees gave short presentations and served as discussion leaders on topics related to the central theme. Expert guest speakers participated in discussion sessions with the trainees. Trainees evaluated the retreats at the end. A total of 48 trainees, 12 RISE Program faculty and staff, and 26 external speakers from industry, academia, media/journalism, the arts, psychology, and holistic medical fields participated over 9 years. The overall average benefit of the in-person retreats was rated 4.80 on a Likert scale of 1-5 by trainees. Trainees particularly enjoyed the informal interactions with program faculty, staff, and fellow trainees. They appreciated the opportunity to learn soft skills, such as interpersonal communication, conflict resolution and leadership. Two additional retreats conducted virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic were perceived as less beneficial. Off-site interactive retreats are a valuable tool for enhancing soft skills and a sense of team identity in a biomedical sciences graduate program, while covering important issues related to scientific careers.

A Study on Talent Retention Strategies to Improve the Organizational Productivity in BEML Limited KGF

The conducted study at BEML Limited KGF, near Bangarpet, encompasses two key parts. The first section delves into the industry overview, company profile, achievements, SWOT analysis, and financial statements. It also examines competitors, achievements, and awards in sectors like defense and railways. The study's focus then shifts to the conceptual background, literature review, importance, tools, and techniques of talent retention strategies. It explores how these strategies impact organizational productivity at BEML Limited. Addressing the statement of the problem and research needs, the study outlines its objectives and scope. It details the research methodology, including data collection methods, analytical tools, sampling techniques, and questionnaires employed. This project underscores the significance of retaining skilled employees for enhancing productivity. By analyzing data from surveys and interviews, the research identifies key factors influencing talent retention. Notably, a holistic approach involving compensation, growth opportunities, work-life balance, and a supportive culture emerges as pivotal in re]taining talent. The findings underscore certain areas requiring attention. A significant percentage (42.7%) expresses disagreement or neutrality toward the organization's incorporation of employee feedback for designing retention strategies. This highlights the need for improved employee involvement. Moreover, a considerable minority (37.6%) opposes effective communication channels for informing employees about retention programs, indicating potential internal communication issues. Additionally, there's room for improvement in building a healthy and inclusive work culture, as evidenced by the responses. Based on these findings, several recommendations are proposed. Initiatives to promote inclusivity, appreciation, and collaboration through workshops, team-building exercises, and diversity programs are suggested. The alignment of talent attraction and recruitment tactics with the organization's values is advised. Encouraging knowledge exchange through cross- functional projects and mentorship can enhance collaboration. Revising the recognition and rewards system to acknowledge high performance is recommended. Targeted retention strategies for key skill sets and a proactive conflict resolution process can further aid talent International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management (IJSREM) Volume: 07 Issue: 09 | September - 2023 SJIF Rating: 8.176 ISSN: 2582-3930 © 2023, IJSREM | www.ijsrem.com DOI: 10.55041/IJSREM25579 | Page 2 retention. In conclusion, the success of talent retention efforts hinges on a multifaceted approach to address identified challenges. Effective communication plans, accountability structures, and KPIs can ensure successful distribution of retention objectives. Actively seekingemployee feedback empowers the workforce for targeted measures. Encouraging a positive work culture and refining recruitment tactics attract individuals aligned with the company's values. Sharing information, redesigning rewards, and developing specific retention methods foster a motivated workforce. Ultimately, a proactive conflict resolution approach nurtures a positive environment conducive to talent retention. Key words: BEML Limited KGF Talent retention strategies , employee strategies, talent attraction, growthopportunities, collaboration, work culture, workshops.

Structural competency curriculum in health sciences education: a scoping review.

The objective of this review was to explore what is known about implementing and evaluating the structural competency framework in undergraduate and graduate health science programs. This review also sought to identify outcomes that were reported as a result of adding this training to various curricula. The structural competency framework was introduced in 2014 to train pre-health and health professionals to understand broader structures that influence health inequities and outcomes of health. Across the globe, programs are incorporating structural competency in the curricula to address structural issues that impact interactions in the clinical setting. The implementation and evaluation of structural competency training across multiple health science programs are poorly understood and deserve further examination. This scoping review considered papers that described the implementation, evaluation, and outcomes of structural competency training for undergraduate or graduate students and postgraduate trainees in health science programs. Papers addressing the implementation and evaluation of structural competency frameworks in undergraduate and graduate health science programs that were published in English were included. No date restrictions were imposed. The databases searched included MEDLINE (PubMed), CINAHL (EBSCO), Scopus, Embase, EuropePubMed Central (European Bioinformation Institute), PsycINFO (EBSCO), and Education Resources Information Center (ERIC). Sources of unpublished studies and gray literature searched included ProQuest Dissertations and Theses (ProQuest), PapersFirst (WorldCat), and OpenGrey. Retrieval of full-text papers and data extraction were performed independently by 2 reviewers. Thirty-four papers were included in this review. Implementation of structural competency training was described in 33 papers, evaluation of training was described in 30 papers, and outcomes were reported in 30 of the papers. Throughout the included papers, the methods/pedagogical approaches to implementing structural competency in curricula varied. Evaluations focused on knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes of students, quality, perceptions, and effectiveness of training. This review revealed that health educators have successfully implemented structural competency training in medical, pharmacy, nursing, residency, social work, and pre-health programs. There are multiple methods of teaching structural competency, and trainers can adapt delivery methods for different educational contexts. Neighborhood exploration; photovoice, including community-based organizations in clinical rotations; incorporating team-building exercises; case-based scenarios; and peer-teaching are among the innovative approaches that can be used to deliver the training. Training can be provided in short intervals or incorporated throughout an entire study plan to enhance students' structural competency skills. Methods of evaluating structural competency training vary and include qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods.

Team‐Building Exercise

The Membership Management ReportVolume 19, Issue 5 p. 7-7 Briefs Team-Building Exercise First published: 03 April 2023 https://doi.org/10.1002/mmr.32123Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume19, Issue5May 2023Pages 7-7 RelatedInformation

Gesture at the crossroads

Abstract Task-based exchanges are known to have multiple co-occurring interactive structures that prompt interlocutors to integrate various semiotic fields (Goodwin 2000). In addition to underlying norms of cooperative interaction, task-based exchanges include joint accomplishment of some activity. In this study, a group of co-workers (two hearing and one deaf) engaged in a team-building exercise where they jointly constructed a container fit for protecting an egg. They communicated, in part, via a sign language interpreter. Clark’s (2016) methods of communication were applied to the interpreter-mediated interaction (IMI) to determine whether certain semiotic modes were more (or less) accessible to the respective linguistic groups. Micro-analysis of three activity phases revealed moments when the participants responded to and integrated semiotic fields displayed in front of them. While not all content was accessible, like the complex depictive structures produced by the deaf person, some instances of mutual understanding without interpretation were achieved via integration of meaningful components of visibly accessible semiotic fields. Results challenge traditional views of IMIs where interpreters are positioned as channelling communicative content exclusively through them.

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Interprofessional Education and Older Adults in the Shared Virtual Classroom: Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The current article provides an overview of an interprofessional service-learning course that became virtual in the setting of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Telehealth video technologies were used to build an intergenerational, virtual classroom and increase engagement of older adults with interdisciplinary health professional students. The virtual classroom involved group health education sessions, individualized Medicare wellness visits, and a clinical huddle. The course addressed the public health need for reliable health information during the early days of the pandemic, social connection, and meeting the educational goals for health care students and older adults in a novel virtual setting. Lessons learned for the interdisciplinary team and for engaging older adults included the need for preparation reading, team building exercises, training videos, and telehealth competency checklists. Beyond the pandemic, adoption of virtual methods enables hybrid approaches to interprofessional education and builds competencies for delivery of telehealth and computer-based visits in professional practice settings. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 48(8), 52-56.].

Team‐Building Exercise

The Volunteer Management ReportVolume 27, Issue 7 p. 4-4 Briefs Team-Building Exercise First published: 10 June 2022 https://doi.org/10.1002/vmr.31900Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume27, Issue7July 2022Pages 4-4 RelatedInformation

"Be careful what you recall": Retrieval-induced forgetting of genuine real-life autobiographical memories.

Which episodes from our lives will be remembered and which will be forgotten, and why? This question has still not been answered satisfactorily by research into autobiographical memory. Previous work has shown that retrieval-induced forgetting (RIF) might be a factor responsible for forgetting parts of the autobiographical memory content. However, none of the previous studies assessed RIF in memories for recent, controlled, personal events. We report here the results of an experiment in which autobiographical memories of real-life events were induced in a controlled, but fully naturalistic, manner under the disguise of team-building exercises, while an adapted RIF paradigm was applied to these memories. Results clearly showed the influence of RIF on autobiographical memory retrieval. These findings demonstrate conclusively that RIF occurs in everyday life when remembering personal events.