How can you leverage team members' perspectives for better outcomes?

Being a Human before being a manager, Being the support no the punisher, Believe in education not conduction Believe in good and potential in people Believe that you had your starting point, give a chance to others, fill the blanks that you missed and the support that was absent with your path, make a change, correct the path, create better environment for other to be succesful and the list goes on... In short , Be A humble Decent Respectful Person.

Firstly, Every team has its emotional competency ; measure it and explore individual potentials based on it. Secondly, it’s about setting transparent performance norms. Thirdly, build a team with homogeneous attitudes, if not create a shared meaning and heterogeneous skills sets.

People are key to everything! People Managers are a notch higher for the same reason! I always keep re iterating the need to know your folks.. We need to know what they bring to the table, how to use their strengths, camouflage their weaknesses and be their fuel to fire upwards! A skill matrix that defines the teams' capabilities, a roster for availability, an open door policy and an innovation driven culture are some non negotiable factors..

One thing i have observed working in teams, is to never see anyone as a competition but as apart of the support system. It’s that system, that keeps all the parts together, which lead to amazing outcomes. Once we identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, we are better able to have a productive team. We should also ensure that the objectives are clear, and all members are able to bring their individual ideas to the front without the sense of inadequacy. This will create the atmosphere for team functionality and collaboration.

we can provide a safe and supportive environment where team members feel comfortable to share their ideas, opinions, and feedback. we can also use different techniques to solicit input from different perspectives, such as brainstorming, voting, or role-playing.

Implement structured brainstorming sessions where every member has an equal opportunity to voice their ideas without interruption. Utilize techniques like round-robin or silent brainstorming to ensure that quieter team members have a platform to contribute, promoting a culture of inclusivity and respect for all opinions.

One of the best parts of my work is facilitating focus workshops. Asking specific questions and inviting feedback from different perspectives. People are so innovative if you create the setting to allow that.

Fully understanding your people is extremely important as a team leader so that you have insight on their strengths and weaknesses both as individuals and as a team on the whole. Without going through this stage, you cannot be aware of your blind spots, which exposes you and your team to any opportunities and threats that may lurk there.

Encouraging participation tends to end in ”voicing ideas” stage, but I’d like to bring to further - enable participation. ?If someone has an idea, do they need to run it by their supervisors (who will decide if the idea is worthy)? Or can those individuals be trusted to to be experts and adults and thus capable of not just voicing ideas, but also acting accordingly, without management's involvement? Giving employees tools, trust and opportunity to fail creates engaged, motivated and happy people.

Brainstorming unearths the hidden treasures of team members. It allows team members to share their ideas without boundaries. It gives the opportunity to team members to profess solutions to problems from diverse perspectives.

Adopt a solution-focused approach to conflict resolution. Instead of placing blame, encourage team members to express their concerns and expectations clearly, then collaboratively work towards finding mutually beneficial solutions. This approach fosters a positive atmosphere where conflicts are viewed as opportunities for improvement rather than personal attacks.

Don't walk on the team and act like you are the smartest person. Be humble and ask questions and show genuine interest in others. Kindness matters :)

Super super super important and probably the least considered! A great team is a great mix of talent! We need to let people operate in their style with a steady structured protocol. Stop breathing down people's neck and learn to leverage trust! Micromanagement creates fear and chaos not the intended onus!

When working in a team, its vital to understand that everyone has different backgrounds. Whether its different education paths, different previous roles, or simply different beliefs, ideas and creative values. I’ve seen often, staff members that aren’t usually given a voice often come up with the most interesting ideas.

Individual is having his/her own values & thoughts, but when they came together as an TEAM, then the dynamics of group needs to be solved by the team leader. Team Leader can use his/her leadership skills & treat the members positively leading them to the common goals reaches to the better outcomes. It is actually very delicate process and requires alertness.

We all come from different backgrounds and have different experiences. Teamwork means working together with others. To make it work, remember these simple tips: 1. Talk openly: Share your ideas and listen to others. 2. Be friendly: Embrace everyone's differences, like their backgrounds and ideas. 3. Solve problems nicely: If there's a disagreement, talk about it calmly to find a solution. 4. Work together: Think of the team as one big group with a common goal. 5. Be a good example: Use your speaking skills to inspire your team. 6. Be flexible: Be willing to change or compromise when needed. We all have a person or circumstance we can think of where people did or acted I the 100% opposite of these.. PLEASE...Don't be "that person" lol :)

Find ways for team members to put their unique skills, knowledge and experience to good use in the team and appreciate them for that. It can start from very little or seemingly insignificant things like being the time keeper for a team meeting to being the concept builders and organisers for a team session. The effect: everyone will feel like a part of it, will feel appreciated for their smallest contributions and, team members may even self-initiate ways to be useful to the team in achieving the big things too.

Conduct regular goal-setting and review sessions where team members can align their individual objectives with the team’s overall goals. This collaborative process ensures everyone has a clear understanding of their role and contributions towards achieving shared success.

Together we can do better means sharing the information asking questions learn from others keep right person in the right position

Consider implementing mentorship or peer-coaching programs within the team. These initiatives provide opportunities for knowledge sharing and professional development, leveraging the diverse skills and experiences of team members to foster a supportive and collaborative working environment.

Involving teams from different departments will provide a more holistic perspective, leading to a better overall outcome. In addition, providing regular, constructive and positive feedback to team members helps them to understand how their work is contributing and will give them the opportunity to improve.

Conduct brainstorming sessions or workshops that encourage divergent thinking. This allows for the exploration of various ideas and viewpoints before converging on a solution. Promote collaboration between different departments or teams within the organization. This cross-functional interaction brings in diverse expertise and perspectives.

Pay attention to team members who could do better. Give them useful feedback and help them improve in specific areas. Remember, everyone has unique talents, and as a leader, it's your job to help them grow. In my experience, I have seen some team leaders put all the work on their favorite team members who hardly make mistakes, while the rest of the team doesn't get a chance to perform, and their potential is wasted. Doing so will break the team easily and the favorite members may be burnt. It's essential to maintain a fair and inclusive environment to ensure the team's success and harmony.

In my experience framing conversations and expectations has the effect of allowing people the freedom to participate openly. Simple context can be “What I would like us to walk away with today is …..” when people feel that freedom there are no barriers to their contributions. Personal framing is also a great discipline - “What can I bring or contribute to this meeting today? Who do I know that could benefit from or add to the outcome?” Understand, respect, honour & value others contributions.