Team-building through sculpture

The accompanying photographs show a recent "Team-building through Sculpture" day which a group from Victim Support undertook (an organisation which provides support in courts). The day was intended to draw together a geographically dispersed group and also introduce three new members of staff.

The day included two art projects: a collaborative jig-saw puzzle of plaster reliefs (which we have framed for the participants' office) and two teams working on free-standing sculptures built with willow and a variety of found and readymade objects and materials.

Throughout the day two artist-trainers facilitated discussions on the artwork and the group dynamics, with reference to 'Belbin' team roles. The participants were able to playfully explore the materials and devise new ways of communicating and working with each other in an environment which inspired creativity and collaboration.

Future plans: We are in the process of devising a variety of workshops using different art materials and techniques. We aim to strike the perfect balance between the enjoyable practical work and theoretical analysis of the group dynamics. Following a consultation with Human Resources and other representatives of each team, we aim to devise our workshops to suit the specific needs of each group.