A Great Team

Over a networking event, I met this individual who explained that they had never worked in a Team before. All their previous projects had been individually tasked or in a complete silo. Both have advantages and disadvantages; however, working in a team allows you to challenge yourself from a different angle. The key is finding the rights tasks for each one based on their strength and weakness. Team can be great to work in but what makes it great

A Great Team should ensure

·        Open communication: sharing their thoughts, opinions, and ideas with members of their team; as well as taking into consideration what others have to say. Working in groups increases collaboration and allows brainstorming. As a result, more ideas are developed, and productivity improves.

·        Equal Contribution: Each member of the team contributes their fair share of the workload and fully understand what their responsibilities are and where they fit in with the running of the business. They feel a sense of belonging to the team, are committed to their work and care about the success of the company.

·        Support: Team members are always happy to assist others when they need a helping hand with work.

·        Diversity: Everyone is unique and has different skills, backgrounds, and experiences. Therefore, others in a team can help you see things from a different angle. A variety of personalities, age groups, cultures, etc. can also bring creativity and a broad range of ideas to the table

·        Organized Work: Organisation is essential for the smooth running of a business. Without it, the workplace can become chaotic, and goals are unlikely to be achieved. 

·        Leadership: Each of these attributes plays a role in the ability of leaders to motivate individuals and teams to achieve the organization's vision. The leader must know how to manage the factors that impact organizational culture to support the needs of team members adequately

·        Have Fun: It shouldn’t be all work and no play! This can lead to burnout and lack of productivity, so it’s important to inject a bit of enjoyment into working life. Teams who work particularly well together enjoy each other’s company and get together outside of the office from time to time to socialize and have some fun! Building a positive relationship with your colleagues can make for a much more relaxed environment and reduce conflict.