Here's how you can foster strong relationships and trust within your animation team.

Beyond the open door you need to follow up with collaborative comments, but listen first. Be sure sure you speak last so that you have given your team the opportunity to move the needle together and solve problems themselves in a constructive manner.

Creating an environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing ideas and feedback is key for trust in your animation team. Encourage open communication without judgment. This inclusivity leads to a richer collaboration and better end results.

Avoid corporate jargon, business lingo and any other language screen that dissimulates your thougts. Use simple, clear words, that everybody understands, that do not convey double meanings or create confusion. If you encourage people to share ideas, listen to them and apply them, otherwise we're back to the hypocrisy lesson. Always remember that it is not "your" team, but a team of free people, whom you do not own. Remove from your language any possessive pronouns that might lead to a sense of proprietorship over them.

I have found open communication among Frontliners about pressing needs in vulnerable populations unify us to be more kind as we barter resources which makes us smarter and effective in stretching a dollar.

Creating an environment of open dialogue free from reprisal within your team, enhances unity and cohesion in vision. It also creates a sense of belonging for the common cause or purpose.

Clear roles are crucial in an animation team. Make sure everyone knows what they're responsible for. This avoids confusion and lets team members focus on what they do best. When roles are clear, people take ownership and work together smoothly, knowing their strengths.

Spelling out clear roles is the order of good performance because center of consideration is observed by individual members on their job assignments

Giving others recognition is HUGH! Oftentimes, one may take someone else's work as theirs. This creates a gap in communication and friction within the team. However, positive results occur when you respect the work of others and tell them they are appreciated. Trust building and loyalty are solidified!

Respect is key for any team to thrive, especially in animation where projects can get intense. Regularly acknowledging and appreciating your team's hard work and talents creates a positive vibe and boosts morale, making everyone more dedicated and united.

We should never speak about "mutual respect" as a special ingredient that needs to be applied only to certain types of projects, or only in certain environments. Mutual respect has to be the basis of our society, in any environment and in any type of relationship. Failure to understand this prerequisite leads to decadence and the end of human civilization. Family, friendship, work, neighbourhood, strangers, without mutual respect there can be no living together.

Shared goals are key for team trust. When everyone aims for the same thing, it unites and motivates the team. Keep everyone updated on goals, track progress together, and celebrate achievements. This shows the value of each person's role and keeps everyone focused on success.

Keep your animation team learning. The industry evolves fast, so stay updated on new techniques and tech. Offering learning opportunities shows you care about their growth, building trust as they feel supported in their careers.

In my experience, purposely spending time with your team outside of work helps improve work culture and build a better understanding of each other. This improves team performance and communication. YesWhich can lead to the team winning which fosters team spirit.

One simple way is that respect your words and follow it. That means whatever you speak, be true to it and follow it. Then others will respect you, follow you and help to create better relationship. A great understanding will be build.

Always give value to the input you receive from your teammates, including junior ones. Sometimes we tend to ignore suggestions coming from the junior level even if they qualify on merit.