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Prepared for

Dr. Khair [Type the document subtitle]

Jahan Sogra

Course Instructor Training and Development (H610) Institute of Business Administration University of Dhaka

Prepared by Shuvajit Mandal (135) Batch- MBA 46 D

mishu [Pick the date]

Institute of Business Administration, University of Dhaka May 12, 2013

1. What are drum circles? What skills can participants develop? Answer: The Drum Circle is a huge jam session, which is not designed for producing beautiful music. The ultimate goal is not precise rhythmic articulation or perfection of patterned structure, but the ability to entrain and reach the state of a group mind. It is built on cooperation in the groove, but with little reference to any classic styles. So this is a work in constant progress. (Hart) Drum Circles have been used as a tool for unity (Hull). It is not a drum class but a rhythm based event, which is used for developing the synergy among a group of participants by diminishing the social and status barriers. It helps to build relationships and increase coherence among the participants, and develop confidence for the individuals. Skills participants can develop: Communication Cooperation Creativity Confidence Inclusion Unity Creativity, Ingenuity and Quick Thinking Emotional Intelligence Leadership Skills

2. What recommendations would you make to a company that uses drum circles to train teams regarding how to ensure that transfer of training occurs? Answer: Drumming creates a team where each and every participant expresses his/her unique style of drumming. So the ultimate rhythm is a conglomeration of everyones

contribution. The output would not be the same even if one single participant stops expressing his/her expressions through drumming. Recommendations: Transfer of training requires similar work environment. Drumming encourages creating a friendly environment among the participants. Constructing an environment where team members can easily express their thoughts and the team always considers and encourages individuals participation for the team outcomes. Creating such a participating company environment where team members can easily share their view and thoughts. Break down the barriers among the company groups. So that active participation occurs. Breakdown the communication gap among different departments, who have already learned to work together. Sharing knowledge and experience among team members as well as different departments should have been practiced in the company. Each and every member of a group should have a common goal. And the accomplishment of that goal requires alignment of their individual thoughts and objective and the company goal. So the company should align the company objective with individual or drive individuals thoughts in such a way that align with company objective.

3. Do you think that drum circles are good for team training? Why or why not? The team harmony sounding in the same octet is priceless. Drumming in the group can form a team, improve cohesion and improve group dynamics. Benefits after a Drum Cafe team building program:

More efficient work performance from the workers collectively. Better communicating skills among the departments.

Break down barriers between Staff Close the gap between top management and workers Motivate staff to perform better Increase Productivity

Why team building with the Drum Cafe works Music is the universal language of people. This rhythmical language helps people to unite them and break down their physical and mental barriers and teach them to improve cohesion among the team. Drumming transcends personal, organizational or cultural boundaries. Drum Cafe teaches staff to increase productivity and efficiency through better team work and interactive team building. This unifying drumming experience creates the perfect platform for teams to experience the power of all working together to achieve a common objective.

Works Cited
Hart, M. (n.d.). What is a Drum Circle? Retrieved from Remo: http://www.remo.com/portal/pages/drum_circles/defined/Drum+Circles+Defined+What+is+a+Dru m+Cicle.html Hull, A. (n.d.). What is a Community Drum Circle? Retrieved from Remo: http://www.remo.com/portal/pages/drum_circles/defined/Drum+Circles+Defined+What+is+a+Com munity+Drum+Circle.html