Communication, cooperation key elements to team building success – Mike Akinteye
By Oluwaseyi Lawal
Team Building International has hosted its 2024 Team Spirit Conference which focused on the theme, “Leveraging Team Building for Sustainable Organizational Success.”
Among the event’s highlights was an insightful session by Mike Akinteye, a certified team-building facilitator with over 15 years of experience. He emphasized communication and cooperation as critical elements organizations must prioritize in their team-building efforts.
Speaking on the importance of these elements, Akinteye noted, “Communication and cooperation are the foundation of building effective teams. If these are missing, it becomes difficult for individuals to align with their roles or contribute meaningfully to organizational goals.” He further elaborated on how team-building activities foster a cohesive work environment by aligning individuals with shared objectives.
Akinteye shared examples of successful team-building interventions, highlighting how organizations often achieve measurable changes in behavior, collaboration, and productivity. “One of the success stories is when initially disengaged employees become fully engaged after understanding the objectives behind team-building activities. The transformation is remarkable—teams start seeing the bigger picture and align themselves with company goals,” he explained.
The facilitator also stressed the need for clarity of purpose during team-building sessions. “Before any intervention, we always ask, ‘What are the objectives?’ This ensures the activities are not just for fun but tied to organizational outcomes. When employees see the connection between the activities and their daily roles, they begin to change their attitudes and embrace teamwork.”
The conference also touched on challenges in team-building programs, particularly resistance from employees. Akinteye recounted a recent session where skepticism turned to enthusiasm after participants experienced meaningful, goal-oriented activities. “Once employees understand the bigger picture, they naturally start aligning their actions with organizational objectives,” he said.
The event underscored the role of team-building in fostering sustainable organizational success, especially in today’s hybrid work environment. By focusing on communication, cooperation, and clear objectives, companies can create high-performing teams that adapt quickly to cultural and operational changes.
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