Annual Conference May 19 – 22, 2015 St. Augustine, FL

Team Building Shana Gore University of West Florida

Today’s Agenda Why is team building important? Team building ideas for Financial Aid Office Questions and discussion

Why is team building important? 1.Facilitates better communication  builds trust, eases conflict, increases collaboration 2. Motivates team  recognition, focus on positive, boosts moral 3.Promotes Creativity  new experiences, think outside normal routine All of above lead to increased productivity and increased success in the FAO!

Baseball Story

Team Building Ideas Weekly team meeting – Monday 8:00 am  Updates  Changes  Important Events  Issues  Suggestions  Training

Team Building Ideas Office Retreat  Off Campus  At least 1x year  Office mission, vision, values  Campus Rec Department  OSFA  FAO 2015 Olympics

Team Building Ideas “Kudos” Wall Community Service Projects Social Activities Celebrations – Pi Day, Employee Appreciation Day Game Day Lunch Waste Basketball Tournament

Questions - Discussion

Contact Information Shana Gore University of West Florida

SAVE THE DATE! FASFAA 2016 May Hyatt Regency, Coconut Point Resort & Spa Bonita Springs, Fl.