tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7792116890658865498.post-23802626535441491812008-07-20T16:18:00.004+10:002008-07-22T16:06:31.387+10:00<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_7yi98mG1g68/SIA16vXmjnI/AAAAAAAAAr0/Ky8JIw0KsBA/s1600-h/funny_cat.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224234851013922418" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_7yi98mG1g68/SIA16vXmjnI/AAAAAAAAAr0/Ky8JIw0KsBA/s200/funny_cat.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div>We all have the inner-child in us, the question is do we let it come out from time to time? I know many adults that have a great sense of inner-child, they access this on a daily basis. Being silly and enjoying a laugh, creates such a relaxed atmosphere that you automatically feel at ease. </div><div></div><div></div><br /><div>I also know adults that hardly ever smile. Their work place is sterile and they get to work in a zombie-like state. They become other people at work and there is no sense of fun in that office!</div><div></div><br /><div>I understand it depends on the culture of the organisation and what they value, perhaps being relaxed and connecting with other employees is not conducive to productivity and the company image.</div><div></div><br /><div>However if people can have some 'play-time' this will help them become more creative and build more loyality in the organisation. Just take a look at Google for example.</div><div></div><div>Being yourself is sometimes not realistic at work, as we need to conform to the norms and the expectations of 'good employees' . Yet in my mind cultivating the fun-side will make your teams more effective at work in the long run.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>It is a great tension/stress release being able to laugh about it or have an understanding that we can all let down our guard from time to time.</div><div></div><div>Try it and see! </div></div>Paolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07040319458736951374noreply@blogger.com