Getting to Know You
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed. It is the only thing that ever has." --Margaret Mead Our most successful teams in past years have taken the time to get to know each other beyond their work on the challenge.
Resources
www.Skype.com
Twelve Tips for Team Building
Blank Calendar (Word document)
Finding Common Ground
Your assignment is to find ten things that your team members have in common, with every other person in the group, that have nothing to do with Global Challenge. A few guidelines: no body parts (we all have legs; we all have arms) and no clothing (we all wear shoes, we all wear pants).
GRAB YOUR POINTS!
Log into your team wiki space. Create an attachment for your file by clicking Page Operations, Attachments. Title your file Getting to Know You: Finding Common Ground so that we can credit you for your work!
Celebrations
What are special celebrations for you? Exchange with your teammates how you celebrate birthdays, holidays, New Year's Eve, etc. Teach each other how to say "Happy Birthday" or other greetings in another language. What holidays do you share and what holidays are unique to each culture? Are special foods prepared, is the home decorated, are certain songs sung? From you exchanges, create a calendar which incorporates all of the important celebrations for the coming year, including when school is closed and vacation times for all team members.
GRAB YOUR POINTS!
Log into your team wiki space. Create an attachment for your file by clicking Page Operations, Attachments. Title your file Getting to Know You: Celebrations so that we can credit you for your work!
Traditions
Does your family have certain traditions that influence who you are? Does your grandmother always knit sweaters for birthdays? Does your family all gather for a picnic every summer? Does your culture have traditions? Do these traditions or even expectations affect your behavior? For example, in some cultures elder grandparents live with the family of the oldest child. What are come traditions from your family and your culture that influence you? Can understanding your background help your teammates understand you? Yes. How do your traditions and history influence how you think of the future? Via Skype, discuss traditions and these questions with your teammates. Explain how they affect you and your role in the challenge. Write a brief summary of some influential traditions and expectations that may impact your team.
GRAB YOUR POINTS!
Log into your team wiki space. Create an attachment for your file by clicking Page Operations, Attachments. Title your file Getting to Know You: Traditions so that we can credit you for your work!
