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The words “team building retreat” cause many to think “well, maybe it will at least be fun.” Then time is allocated so that participants do not get behind on work while out rafting or falling into each other’s arms. The truth is that activities labeled “team building” are often simply recreational activities, which are wonderful for promoting personal relationships among co-workers, but do not have an intentional structure designed to improve communication and team effectiveness in a sustainable way. ...."