TEAMING WITH RHYTHM

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“One of the most exciting and stress free times I have ever had… a break with a message.” participant, “Meeting the Leadership Challenge”, UBC Sauder Sauder School of Business. (June 2011)

“I found the experience very energizing and invigorating… the best team activity I’ve participated in… I got to see sides of some people I never imagined.” Vivian Cheng Family Counsellor, Westcoast Family Centres Society. (June 2011)

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Progressive and successful companies actively seek unique and engaging ways to invest in their people. “Teaming with Rhythm” is a dynamic team building activity that utilizes African drumming and rhythm to promote cooperation and rapport among team members. The following is a brief description of what a teambuilding session can offer – further variations present themselves if your group wishes to work in specific ways.

Each person will have access to an African drum and a whole array of percussion instruments from around the world. Sessions are beginner friendly, interactive, fun and physical, and if needed can focus on a particular theme. After learning the basic drum sounds, we begin to create a strong rhythmical foundation upon which we can build. Within this “rhythm orchestra”, which is used as a metaphor for how a company orchestrates its business, there are many opportunities to explore various aspects of communication, including team building, dynamic listening, collaboration, and leadership. The intention of the session is to enhance the sense of community and connectedness between individuals and groups within the organization.

Feedback – June 16/’11, Lyle Povah’s “Energizing Your Leadership” team building session, UBC Sauder School of Business, “Meeting the Leadership Challenge”

- Can’t “beat” him!
- I’m not a musician but Lyle made the exercise fun & I therefore learned/benefited from it
Patient! Enthusiastic! Teaches clearly step by step, encouraging. The drum session removed my fatigue and stress around preparing for Friday presentations. Was re-energized so the timing of that session was excellent
- Loved the drums + all the fun and seeing the smiling faces around the room as you led us in rhythm and song
- Fantastic – totally engaging
- Would have liked a bit more time with Lyle; vibrant and infectious
- Great metaphor for leadership
- What a fun session. Thanks for reconnecting me with my love of music.

Lyle Povah and MusicWorks has been contracted by many corporations to provide a team-building strategy using the power of drumming. Some benefits of a MusicWorks team building program are:

* staff work more efficiently together
* departments start communicating better
* break down barriers between staff
* close the gap between top management and front line workers
* motivate staff to improve performance
* increase productivity

CORPORATE CLIENTS INCLUDE:

* Cardiome Pharma Corp
* UBC Centre for Intercultural Communication (for Korea Telecom executives)
* Leadership Vancouver
* Health Benefit Trust
* Parkgate Community Services
* TD Canada Trust (Victoria, BC)
* British Columbia Ambulance Services
* HSBC
* BC Ferries Corporation
* Harbor Properties (Seattle)
* Vancouver Airport Authority
* Eli Lilly Pharmaceuticals
* Sustainable Prosperity – Globe ’08
* Simon Fraser University Faculty of Education
* Vancouver Public Library
* Small Potatoes Urban Delivery (SPUD)
* Vancouver Coastal Health
* Bank of Montreal
* Sun Microsystems
* ICBC
* Caritol Continuing Care Society
* Midtown Mental Health Team
* BC Hydro
* 2Paths
* Intercorp

* University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business (ongoing)
    >   “Meeting the Leadership Challenge”
    >   Accelerated Leadership Program
    >   MBA in Health Care Program

TESTIMONIALS:

“Lyle is one of the most gifted facilitators, entertainers, leaders that
I’ve come across in all the years that I’ve been running executive
experiences for managers. He exemplifies everything that I teach people
about in terms of the quality of leadership that allows people to do their
best work. He leads by example and creates space for people to explore. He
brings a particular skill and even one might say a magic to getting people
over, around and beyond their blocks. Lyle would be a great addition to any
number of different company functions, from training programs, to social
functions, to special events.”

Peter J. Frost, Ph.D.
Professor and Academic Advisor
Sauder School of Business
University of British Columbia

“Over the past several years, I have had the pleasure of being involved in
several experiential learning events facilitated by Lyle Povah. These
included: a fireside celebration for a couple of dozen educators, a team
building session with 130 senior bank executives and a fundraising dinner
involving several hundred participants from all walks of life. Regardless of
the nature and size of the event, Lyle has never failed to deliver a truly
unique, extremely memorable, and immensely powerful experience.”

Jim Francis
Senior Group E Business Training Manager
HSBC

“Recently, our organization was extremely fortunate to experience a
Drumming into Wellness session led by Lyle Povah. Inspiring, healing,
relaxing, motivational are all descriptors that come to mind when
reflecting on the experience. Lyle’s exceptional musical and
facilitation skills helped create a comfortable, positive and relaxing
environment which allowed our staff to open up, participate, enjoy and
grow within their personal comfort zones and beyond.

Thank you again for a great session and I’m looking forward to
experiencing more in the new year.”

Margot Campbell, Director, Operations, BC Ambulance Services