April 18-20, 2012, Nature's Village Resort, Talisay City, Philippines, www.naturesvillageresort.net/

1. AUDRN TEAMBUILDING:
STRENGTHENING OUR
SHARED MISSION

2. Introduction: What is in my wallet?
Every one selects one
or two items from
their pocket, purse,
wallet or backpack
that has some
personal significance
to them. They
introduce themselves
and share about the
selected item and
why it is important to
them.

3. What is a Team?
It is an organization of people who must work
interdependently to achieve a common goal, who
share on-going responsibility for delivery of the
same output, whose members may make unique
contributions to output, yet all mutually contribute
to the performance of the team, and whose task is
to continually manage and improve its
performance.

4. Mission of AUDRN: Supporting local
knowledge with digital tools, resource-
sharing and networking

5. A boat doesn’t go forward if each one is rowing
their own way. (Swahili proverb)

6. Objectives
1. Cherish and affirm the uniqueness and commonalities
of colleagues in AUDRN
2. Deepen bonding and camaraderie among colleagues.
3. Work collaboratively to encourage other Philippine
schools to be involved in AUDRN
4. Plan their participation in the international Camp
5. Explore local knowledge of the place of teambuilding
6. Be inspired to work more professionally and strengthen
commitment to AUDRN

7. Reminders
• Be properly motivated.
• Be positive.
• Break open your mind-sets.
• Take moderate amount of risks.

8. DAY 1 (April 18, 2012) DAY 2 (April 19, 2012) Day 3 (April 20, 2012)
Morning Morning Morning
8:00-8:30 – 8:00 - 10:00 – 8:00 – 12:00 –
Introduction What concrete ways/actions can each Planning for the participation in the
stakeholder undertake that will realize International Camp
the essential qualities of an effective
AUDRN-PH Chapter?
8:30-9:00 – 10:00-10:30
Leveling of expectations and Snacks
orientation of the teambuilding
9:00-12:00 – 10:30 -12:00
Hand Language Activity Explore Local Knowledge of Talisay
Bacolod
LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH
Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon
2:00-2:30 Sharing
2:30-3:30 Activity on Communication 1:30-5:00 1:00 – 2:00 –
Continue exploring local knowledge Synthesis, Integration and Closing
Ritual
3:30-4:30 What do you perceive are 5:00 – 7:00 2:00 – onward –
the most essential qualities of an Sharing of exploration of local Free Time
effective AUDRN-PH Chapter? knowledge of the place
4:30 onwards Blind Polygon

9. Activity 1: Hand Language
Wrist- write down the name you feel most comfortable with and
which you prefer to be called.
Pointing Finger- a word/phrase which would best describe you
Middle Finger- a symbol which would best illustrate your greatest
professional growth experience
Ring Finger-a symbol which would best illustrate a major block to your
professional growth.
Little Finger – a symbol which would best show what you consider is
God’s greatest gift to you.
Thumb Area – if you were a locality (national or international), what
locality would you be?
Palm Area – what local knowledge do you consider as the most
significant?

10. Reflection Questions(Hand Language)
1. What were the feelings you experienced while
working on the activity and while sharing your hand
language?
2. What significant learning, realizations, and
discoveries did you have from this activity?

11. Activity 2: Blind Polygon
Process Questions:
3. What worked well?
4. What was challenging?
5. What did you learn
about yourself?
6. What did you learn
about the group?

12. Characteristics of Effective Teamwork:
Literature Review
by Mickan and Rodger (2000)
Organizational Individual contribution Team processes
Structure
Clear purpose Self knowledge Coordination
Appropriate culture Trust Communication
Specified task Commitment Cohesion
Distinct roles Flexibility Decision making
Suitable leadership Conflict management
Relevant members Social relationships
Adequate resources Performance
feedback

13. Activity 3
What do you perceive
are the most essential
qualities of an
effective Asian
University Digital
Resource Network
team?

14. Sheila Passion – we need our heart and soul for LK Commitment Come up with real content – research (Mahara)
-proposals on research
Malou Passion for LK - we’re a vanishing breed  Commitment Innovative – learning new ways
Noel Willing to collaborate – TIME Diverse – strengths and weaknesses, background, Innovative
etc
ReyDan Passion for learning Trailblaze – trailblazing stance Sustained Link
--taking a stand
Robert Convergent Mind Convergent Feeling Sensitivity – to look at what is needed outside (trends
-despite differences - Manage to “feel the same” & demands)
Joel Creativity Big Picture – transforming our strengths Lifelong Learning
-being ready and willing to ask for help
Lory Well-Understood and Shared Structure Clear Goals/Objectives Shared Strategy & Output
-each one should understand these goals
Dens Authenticity Clarity of Vision Adherence to ethical research procedures
- in dealing with LK in terms of documentation – translating our objectives into workable terms - verify the data & own it to them
& presentation (translating it to others) -Being a “cultural broker”
-- facilitating local knowledge properly
Ainie Dedicated Committed Legacy
-allotting time - even in the little things - Respecting local knowledge
Alma United Commitment Dynamic
- shared vision & goals -as opposed to being static
- in how we present, learn, find solutions
Irish Personal (local) Knowledge Love & learn to listen Ability to process
- - decision making can make or break
Sam Ability and Willingness to listen to everyone Spirit /Willingness to Ask & Share Explorative
- & integrating LK in the classroom setting through
digital tools
Arlynne Synergy Clarity of the Mission Results/Output
-different backgrounds and talents working -WHY AUDRN is here -quantity & quality of the output
together
Dianne Cultural Tolerance Maintain a culture of Inquiry Interdisciplinary Resource Provider

15. Local Knowledge…
• Facilitate the reclaiming, generation & channeling of LK
• Mainstreaming , integrating LK
• Engender
• Valuing LK
• Collaborative promotion / facilitation/
promotion & facilitation/ ___of LK
OR Facilitating LK thru Collaboration?
» Facilitation -> empowering / acting as “agents”, active
» Output & process
» Collaboration as a means
» What are other ways to promote/facilitate (aside from
collaborative?)

16. 6 qualities of AUDRN Champions
2.Passion and commitment
3.Collaboration & synergy
4.Clarity of vision
5.Facilitating the promotion of LK in education
and the reclaiming and channeling of LK
6.Utilizing appropriate and enabling technology
7.Authentic, interdisciplinary, & ethical research

17. • What are the concrete ways to actualize
the identified 6 qualities of AUDRN
Champions?

18. LEARN
FROM
THE
GEESE

19. A small body of
determined spirits
fired by an
unquenchable faith
in their mission can
alter the course of
history.
by Gandhi