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I don't think a "backyard grillout" builds social cohesion quite like a war in Iraq does. Put another way, I'm pretty sure the activity is what matters most for
by debt 12y ago
I don't think a "backyard grillout" builds social cohesion quite like a war in Iraq does. Put another way, I'm pretty sure the activity is what matters most for building social cohesion.
It's not just about pulling your weight as much as it's also about helping your coworkers pull their weight as well.
To put it more simply, less competition and more cooperation builds social cohesion.
- jasode 12y ago>I don't think a "backyard grillout" builds social cohesion quite like a war in Iraq does. I used the "backyard grillout" example because the poster I responded to mentioned it as a tool for unit cohesion in a later comment: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8342642 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8342642
- RangerScience 12y ago...to be fair, it was backyard grillout and axe throwing lesson. Remember the last time someone got you to do something you didn't think you could do? Or vice versa? Serious bonding moment, there.
- ryanmarsh 12y agoExactly. Nailed it. See my other comments.
- ryanmarsh 12y agoSee my other comment. It was a thank you. I love how everyone zoomed into discussing introversion and completely missed the bulk of the comment which was around protecting the team and intrinsic motivation. Sigh HN.