The Blonde Diaries

Finally, a great team building exercise

I hate “connectivity” events that we have at work. These are events where a group of about 100 of us (normally 50 turn out) get together to connect with one another and discuss what is going on in the office and with our team. Usually the ice breaker, or team building, event is corny and not very value added. I actually dread these things and try my hardest to weasel out of going. Last time I was truly sick, another time I was on vacation. This time though I had no excuse and off I went this afternoon to see what this Drum Cafe thing was all about and why the partners were insistent that we have them come for a connectivity event.

Can I tell you that I had a blast! This is just a fan-freaking-tastic way to get a bunch of people together in a room and have fun (yes auditors can have some fun). You sit around as a group and you are given your individual drum and are taught different rhythms to mimic as a group from the Drum Cafe leaders. The whole time there is very little talking, just listening and trying to follow hand signals and keep up with your fellow coworkers. You learn that when everyone stops,listens to one another, and works as a collaborative group you can do great things as a team and make some awesome music. I am so glad I drug myself to the event today and experienced the Drum Cafe for myself. If you need a team building exercise you should really check into the Drum Cafe and their program. You will laugh and have such a great time. My only recommendation is not to pound on the drum but to tap it softly. It can really hurt your hands!