"Lundin said much of today's negative emotions are being created
because of teams--the very thing that is supposed to bring a more positive
atmosphere to the workplace.
"'I don't see teams as working very well, because we grow up
learning to be competitive--and then we get a job and we're supposed to be
cooperative with one another,' Lundin said. 'And I think that team output
is often dumber than what the individual output could be. By working
together, they actually come up with a less intelligent answer. That would
make anyone emotional.'"
I thought that this column would hearten all those who think that
"teaming" was just a bad idea. I was curious what the subscribers to this
list might think.
Lundin is a psychologist and workplace trainer in Whitewater, WI,
according to the column. His book is available for $8 by contacting him
at N7411 Ridge Rd, Whitewater, WI 53190.
-- Richard C. "Doc" Holloway, Limen Development Network - olypolys@nwrain.com" An institution is but the lengthened shadow of a man."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
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