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Last Updated on August 21, 2015 by Work In My Pajamas
When you take some of your most talented employees and place them in a team to feed off one another and complete projects in a timely manner, you have the potential to create a productive force that keeps your business one step ahead of your competitors. You also have the potential to create a disorganized mess with more disputes than completed projects. You want to steer your team in the direction of productivity and unity, and that starts before the team is assembled.
The Right Connections
You may already know the professional skills and fields of expertise for each of your employees, but do you know them personally? You have to understand each member of a team on a personal level because they will form close relationships within the team. Some people work well with others, and some are more inclined to work solo. Your job is to create a team of people willing to put their egos aside to focus on success as a group.
Lighten Up the Mood
David Kiger, the founder of successful logistics company Worldwide Express, suggests promoting a successful business culture by introducing some fun into the work environment. He recommends holding special outings and hosting parties for employees to keep everyone happy and encourage personal connections.
The same concept can work for a team. Send them to a weekend team bonding retreat or allow them to enjoy a monthly team lunch at their favorite restaurant. It’s much easier for employees to handle disagreements and work out potential conflicts in the office when they’re also able to laugh and enjoy fun times together.
Embrace Technology
The more technological resources you provide a team, the more flexibility they have to structure their workday and communicate effectively. For example, team communication may suffer when all members are unable to attend meetings held in the office. You can fix this by allowing remote access to meetings. Some teams now hold meetings through Skype or other video conferencing solutions because it allows all members to attend regardless of location.
You may also need to provide a team with file-sharing systems so that they can make collective changes to documents without sitting in the same room. This allows everyone to work together without wasting time.
You can prevent personal disputes and professional chaos within your professional teams. Start by ensuring you place the right people in the right team. When each member has a clear role and is willing to work with others, you can provide incentives to keep the productivity flowing smoothly. That’s when your professional team ensures success for your company.
