{"id":25837,"date":"2020-11-12T06:08:54","date_gmt":"2020-11-12T12:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/corevalues.com\/?p=25837"},"modified":"2020-11-12T06:08:54","modified_gmt":"2020-11-12T12:08:54","slug":"strength-training-for-teams-that-builds-trust-and-interdependence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corevalues.com\/dev\/2020\/11\/12\/strength-training-for-teams-that-builds-trust-and-interdependence\/","title":{"rendered":"Strength Training for Teams that builds Trust and Interdependence"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Synchronized swimming, that breathtaking Olympic sport which combines the rigors of ballet, swimming, and gymnastics underwater, has been part of the Olympics since 1984. Yet many people still assert that it isn\u2019t a sport at all. They argue that it’s \u201cbasically underwater ballet\u201d and since ballet isn\u2019t a sport, it shouldn\u2019t be anywhere near the Olympics. This is an odd response considering it encompasses strength training for teams and requires both trust and interdependence.<\/p>\n

I surmise that this odd viewpoint comes from the seeming effortlessness with which the sport is executed. The girls simply make it look so easy! What non synchronized swimmers don\u2019t realize is that those lithe athletes possess the lungs of a deep-sea diver, the stamina and endurance of a marathon runner, the skills of a speed swimmer, the strength of a bodybuilder, and the flexibility of a gymnast! As if those weren\u2019t enough, they also possess the needed dramatic flair to best interpret the music they swim-dance to.<\/p>\n

The training of synchronized swimmers is demanding on every level \u2013 perhaps even more demanding than most sports. They train for up to eight hours per day. Those eight hours include hours in the pool, as well as time doing weight training and flexibility.<\/p>\n

What does this have to do with strength training for teams in the business world?<\/h4>\n

What does this have to do with work team training, you ask. A lot!<\/p>\n

We hardly pay attention to the training they do, but look closely and you\u2019ll see that they do a hefty combo of strength (weightlifting), flexibility (gymnastics), and cardio. It’s simplifying it, of course, but what their training demonstrates is how the different functionalities target different aspects of their performance. The goal is to make it look harmonized, smooth, and effortless. Almost easy.<\/p>\n

And as one synchronized swimmer-in-training would say \u201cIf we make it look easy, we\u2019re doing our job correctly!\u201d<\/p>\n

The key to building collaboration<\/a> through team strength training is to provide teams with a holistic approach.<\/h4>\n

In the same breath, teams need that well-rounded approach to become cohesive. Since we want team members to be on the same page all the time, it isn\u2019t enough to memorize the organizational mission and vision statement. Holding training seminars just won\u2019t cut it either. Here are five classic ideas for building collaboration within and among teams.<\/p>\n

1. LEVEL UP COMMUNICATION SKILLS<\/h5>\n

Working constructively with members of a group is something everyone must do regardless of industry. To help build collaboration on teams team, you need to improve communication skills by:<\/p>\n