What is bonding? Why is it necessary? Does it work?
The definition of Human bonding "is the development of a close, interpersonol relationship between family members or friends. Bonding is a mutual, interactive process, and is not the same as simple liking. Bonding typically refers to the process of attachment that develops between romantic partners, close friends, or parents and children. This bond is characterized by emotions such as affection and trust. Any two people that spend time together may form a bond. Male bonding refers to the establishment of relationships between men through shared activities that often exclude females. The term female bonding is less frequently used, but refers to the formation of close personal relationships between women"
Obviously, when you are bonding with co-workers this bond created is based on trust and respect. As our job is so personalized and hands on it is rare that we actually get to “bond” besides the work place.
However, when the opportunity arises, it is amazing what a difference it makes.
This past Saturday night, the West Van IF team had an ugly Christmas sweater gathering. We started off at Robson square by skating in our ugly sweaters around the rink and listing to live carolers.
We then made our way to Joshy J's place for a potluck dinner and games. The food was delicious, the setting was spectacular, charades was a lot of fun and the awards were classic.
It is great to be social with your co-workers that you spend every work day with. Even though we naturally have fun and change and challenge others every single hour, it is great to take that fun outside the work environment and get to know everyone a little better. We bonded, we laughed, we talked and we found out my about our co-workers.
Today, the team was energized, we reminisced about our Christmas gathering and we worked hard for one another. We are now even more that before a tight team that doesn't want to let each other down.
Team bonding works!
Obviously, when you are bonding with co-workers this bond created is based on trust and respect. As our job is so personalized and hands on it is rare that we actually get to “bond” besides the work place.
However, when the opportunity arises, it is amazing what a difference it makes.
This past Saturday night, the West Van IF team had an ugly Christmas sweater gathering. We started off at Robson square by skating in our ugly sweaters around the rink and listing to live carolers.
We then made our way to Joshy J's place for a potluck dinner and games. The food was delicious, the setting was spectacular, charades was a lot of fun and the awards were classic.
It is great to be social with your co-workers that you spend every work day with. Even though we naturally have fun and change and challenge others every single hour, it is great to take that fun outside the work environment and get to know everyone a little better. We bonded, we laughed, we talked and we found out my about our co-workers.
Today, the team was energized, we reminisced about our Christmas gathering and we worked hard for one another. We are now even more that before a tight team that doesn't want to let each other down.
Team bonding works!
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