An Assessment of the Effect of Team Building on Team Performance in Gutu District, Masvingo Province, 2010_ Crimson Publishers
An Assessment of the Effect of Team Building on Team Performance in Gutu District, Masvingo Province, 2010 by Pomerai KW in Womens Health Journal Abstract Introduction: Lack of team work is a major problem in civil service in Zimbabwe. Poor team work leads to reduced performance in a team. Gutu district performed very little for the past three years and a baseline survey showed lack of team work. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of team building on team performance. Methods: A before and after quasi experimental study was conducted. District managers were study participants. A baseline survey was conducted to determine views on key leadership issues, such as convening meetings, managing conflict, planning and communication. Next, a five-day team building retreat was conducted in a secluded area away from the district. After the team building exercise, participants were observed for three months to assess improvement in planning, convening meetings, s