Current: Vol. 5, Issue 2 April - June, 2008

FUN, TEAM BUIlDING, AND MORE FUN!

Richard Lukwago Senjakko

It is generally accepted that in any organization or workplace, more is achieved when all members contribute to the goals/ workload as a team. It has been proven that dedicated employees contribute better if they are happy and motivated. More and more employers are therefore working at having a team of motivated employees.
Initially, each end of year at MUWRP was celebrated with a staff party. Management soon realized this was not enough to build team spirit and came up with the idea of a Team Building and Staff Motivation Event as
a replacement. These events are characterized by competitive activities, such as sports, done in teams meant to encourage teamwork.

Fun games are also included to break the monotony and awards given to exemplary employees. This is aimed at increasing staff interaction, relaxation, motivation, team building and generally having fun.
On 14th December 2007, MUWRP staff congregated at Ranch on the lake for
another such event. The staff was divided into four teams named after the African rivers limpopo, Zambezi, Nile and Congo.

Competitive activities included lawn tennis, volleyball and an exciting football match between Kayunga and Kampala staff. There were also quizzes, brainteasers, treasure hunting, fishing and canoeing. Mr Martin
lwanga, a motivational speaker, gave staff tips on how to motivate themselves both at work and in their homes. By the end of the day,
staff felt more at ease with each other, after sharing so much fun.