Do you feel as though your team isn’t working together as well as they could be? They say teamwork makes the dream work. Maybe you want to help make a positive change in the workplace but don’t quite know how to go about doing it. Either way, this teamwork guide will help you to ensure that every single member of your team, understands their role while boosting morale working as a team.
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Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
Set Clear Goals
If you want your team to work as a team together as well as possible then you need to try and set goals that are both clear and defined. You also need to try and set objectives for everyone on the team. If you can set clear goals then this will help to give meaning to the work that your team is doing and it will also help your individual members to understand their roles.
Imagine getting generic details when using your GPS system. Instead of being told to take a right in 500 meters, you may find that you get told to turn right “soon”. This wouldn’t help you at all and you may end up feeling frustrated, trying to guess when the turn should be.
The more precise your information is, the more likely you will be to arrive at your destination in a timely manner. The same concept applies to teamwork.
Be Transparent Working With Your Team
If you can, you have to try and create a level of transparency with your team. You have to make sure that you are giving them the resources they need and that they are also able to tackle whatever task you throw at them. If you can be transparent with your team members and, if you can explain the “why” behind your goals then this will help you and them.
It will also motivate them to try harder as they understand the importance of the task. If you can, you also need to be honest about your team about any obstacles they may come across, so they can effectively prepare themselves.
Recognize Teamwork Accomplishments
This may seem somewhat obvious but it is worth a mention either way. You have to show that you recognize the people who are putting in the work so you can try and bring everyone closer together. Nothing will demotivate your team more than them feeling as though their hard work is not appreciated.
You have the ability to be somewhat creative in your role and you can also take your team’s learning style into account. This is a great way for you to find out what is working and what isn’t, so try and be mindful of that if you can.
If you want to truly help your team then exploring the idea of an executive retreat space is a very good idea.
Track The Progress Of Your Team
Humans are able to interpret data that is presented in a visual way very efficiently. This is especially the case when you compare it to verbal information. That is why traffic lights utilize colors and not words.
If you can take the time to map out your tasks and actions with a very powerful organization software then this will let your team see how they are doing while also helping them to get reminders about the tasks that they are yet to complete. If you can make sure that you track feedback as well as goals. This will help you to make a way more positive change for your company, in the future.
Teamwork = Communicate Well
Between Zoom, instant chat, and even Skype, it’s safe to say that there are now many ways for you to communicate. That being said, although they are all very effective, you need to make sure that you aren’t using too many ways to keep your team connected. If you have information that is all over the place then this will not help you at all.
Take the time to organize your channels and find out which ones are best for which projects. If you can do this then your team will have everything they need in one place and this can help them more than you realize.
The Power of Making Decisions
If you can, it is a wise idea for you to give your team the ability to make decisions. This is a great motivator for teamwork. At the end of the day, as a manager, you may rely on the experience of your team when it comes to making decisions.
Arrange Fun Together as a Team
You want your team to be professional at work, and that’s totally understandable. But to truly bond and work together well it’s important for your team to know each other a little better.
Arranging a fun day out, say by attending stained glass classes, your team can get to know each other on a deeper level while also having fun and letting off some steam.
Your Turn
What are you doing to work better as a team? I’d love to hear about it in the comments below.
