The old saying “There’s no ‘I’ in team,” couldn’t be more accurate. A team that doesn’t work together can easily suffer from low morale and productivity.
If your employees aren’t exactly functioning as a cohesive unit, it’s time to make some positive changes. Use these strategies to start working together toward the greater good.
Clearly Define Individual Roles
It’s hard for employees to work together in peaceful harmony if they’re constantly stepping on one another’s toes. Avoid this by clearly designating each person’s role on the team, so everyone knows what they’re supposed to be doing. This will help avoid any bickering and hard feelings that stem from a lack of structure.
Establish Shared Goals
The team won’t win if each employee is pushing their own agenda. Help the team work more effectively by creating a set of shared goals they can accomplish together. This will create a sense of unity and encourage people to work with — instead of against — one another. Celebrate wins together as a team and treat losses as a learning experience for the entire group.
Promote Transparency
Your team looks to you for guidance, so create a culture of transparency and open communication. Some ways to accomplish this include thoroughly explaining the purpose of projects, creating transparent processes, encouraging people to come to you with questions and concerns, and sharing honest feedback. Getting everyone on the same page builds trust while allowing the team to learn and grow together.
Help Employees Bond
When people barely know one another, working together can feel awkward. Put an end to this by holding team-building events to help employees build meaningful relationships. Activities can run the gamut from weekly team happy hours to quarterly out-of-town retreats, so choose events that fit your culture.
Stepping away from work for a bit and having the opportunity to bond outside the office allows people to grow more comfortable with one another. Employees who are relaxed around one another work better together, so the importance of these activities cannot be emphasized enough.
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