16.05.2022
EASY TRICKS FOR IMPROVING TEAMWORK WORK AT THE WORKPLACE
Being part of a great work team is a phenomenal feeling.
This means going to work with pleasure and being charged with energy throughout the day.
The fact is that many employees suffer from poor communication, lack of trust and low commitment - all this undermines the chances of teamwork.
However, 3 out of 4 employers consider teamwork to be "very important", but sometimes this can be a bit complicated. The key is to give your team the right conditions for development and growth.
Here are some "conditions" for teamwork that you should keep in mind:
It starts from the top. If you still don't have good teamwork at the highest level, it's time for a change. Be an example to employees and show them how important this is for the whole organization.
Good communication is the basis of great teamwork. Good teams communicate well and often their members are happy to share ideas, think together, ask for feedback.
So how do you activate good communication?
Be clear: Set a tone for communication between the team. When is it acceptable to close the office door? Is it good to talk to someone after hours? How often should the whole team meet?
Listen: Communication is as much about speaking as it is about listening. Make sure you listen to your colleagues and actually consider their thoughts before proposing your own solutions and contributions.
Method: There are so many ways to reach each other in the modern age. Try to use the most appropriate tool for communication according to specific needs, whether it is email, chat platform, phone call or face-to-face.
Sharing: Encourage informal meetings, information sharing and meetings between team members. People don't have to wait for a weekly meeting to get together.
We are not talking about aerobics here, but about team building. Before deciding on a team building exercise, it is important to consider what specific challenges it faces. For example, does your team need to get to know each other better or do you need to recover from a conflict? You can choose different exercises for each of these situations.
Rules must exist to keep everyone equal. The rules are everywhere - on the sports field, in everyday interactions - and they exist so that everyone is in the same position. How can we go on together if we don't know where we are? The rules will guarantee the success and productivity of the team.
If the team does not understand the purpose of their work, their attention and enthusiasm may decrease. Be clear about why you are doing what you are doing - this is the key to motivation. So, find the "why" - the goal behind your current project or end goal and why you take each of the steps that lead you there.
Not only will this keep everyone motivated and coordinated, but it's also a great way to review the work and make sure you're taking the best steps to get to where you need to be.
Recognized employees are satisfied employees, according to a recent study. And satisfied employees do better at work. If you want a happier, stronger team, recognition is key.
How constructive is your workspace for teamwork growth? Herman Miller's research shows that the physical workspace must evolve to support collaboration.
Provide rooms that teams can use, conference rooms equipped with the latest remote conferencing tools, and relaxation areas where people can relax.
The needs of your teams need to be reflected in your workspace. Take a look at your office and think about what can be done to encourage impromptu meetings for productive conversation, accessibility to knowledge experts and semi-permanent spaces for group projects.
Team building should not happen while you are actively working. In fact, it has been proven that taking breaks together can lead to higher levels of productivity and help re-evaluate goals if necessary.
One week you could gather the team and go for coffee together or serve sweet treats and get together for a morning conversation. Gathering in a less formal setting will encourage better communication, sharing and networking between team members. If you want to start small - go out to hold some of the team meetings.
Focusing on the weaknesses of your team members can seriously affect engagement and therefore reduce team productivity. According to a Gallup study, employees who use their strengths every day are six times more likely to be involved in their work.
How often do you show gratitude? A survey of 2,000 people found that people were less likely to express gratitude at work than anywhere else. In fact, 60% of these people say that "either they never express gratitude for work, or they do it maybe once a year."
People, in fact, want to thank them. 70% of respondents would feel better if their boss was more grateful, and 81% would work harder. In fact, gratitude has been shown to lead to an increased sense of self-worth and trust in the workplace.
