Morale at my work has recently been destroyed by a new productivity-focused general manager, so their solution (along with patronising posters, such as "be an innovation activist!", or spending our pay-rise money on a holywood-style awards night) is to create a Mandatory Fun Day!
From: *******, *******
Sent: Thursday, 20 March 2008 4:36 PM
To: R&D Group ******
Subject: R&D Team Building Event<o:p></o:p>
Good
Afternoon all, <o:p></o:p>
Please see
the attached invitation to the first R&D
Team Building Event 2008.<o:p></o:p>
As you will
see in the invitation you are all invited to attend a bowling event with lunch
included on Thursday, April 24 2008.<o:p></o:p>
This is a
fantastic opportunity to mingle with your work mates.<o:p></o:p>
This is a
mandatory function with all senior R&D managers attending. However if you
are unable to bowl for any reason (injury, medical condition etc.) we would
still enjoy having you as part of a team to cheer on your colleagues and enjoy
some lunch. <o:p></o:p>
So please
reply by hitting the participator (if bowling) or spectator (if unable to bowl)
buttons on the top left of this email. Please RSVP by Friday March 28. However
if you are not attending please state the reason (eg annual leave etc)<o:p></o:p>
We also
have a ‘design a team shirt’ competition. To be able to purchase enough shirts
can you please also in your reply state your shirt size (in the form of S M L
XL XXL)<o:p></o:p>
If you have
any questions please do not hesitate to contact *** ******* on ext ****
From: ******, *******
Sent: Tuesday, 1 April 2008 3:43 PM
To: R&D Group ******
Subject: R&D Bowling Event<o:p></o:p>
Good Afternoon All, <o:p></o:p>
For your convenience we have organised some bowling
shoes to be at reception until the end of the week. Can you please make your
way down sometime this week to advise **** on reception of your exact shoe
size?<o:p></o:p>
By doing this we will ensure that all sizes are
catered for and that bowling will commence on time.<o:p></o:p>
NOTE: Please be advised that your teams will announced
later on this week. If you have not replied to the previous email regarding the
bowling event on April 24 please do so ASAP so we have accurate information. <o:p></o:p>
Thanking you all in advance for your co-operation.
From: *******, *******
Sent: Thursday, 3 April 2008 4:31 PM
To: R&D Group ******
Subject: R&D Team Building Bowling event<o:p></o:p>
Good Afternoon all,<o:p></o:p>
A list went out yesterday afternoon
regarding teams for the bowling event. If you have not received details
advising you of your team or have still not responded to the original
invitation to this event, can you please do so. Whether you are spectating or
participating you will be allocated to a team, however, if you do not respond
by close of business tomorrow, Friday April 4, you will miss out
on being part of team and will become a spectator at the event. <o:p></o:p>
REMINDER: this is a mandatory event and
unless you are physically not going to be at ******** on the day (24 April
2008) you must attend.<o:p></o:p>
Thank you to those who have responded
already, you do not need to respond to this email if you have been advised of
your team.<o:p></o:p>