Answer these questions to see if you are building a team.
Have you clarified a common vision?
Do you set common goals and do people know how they affect accomplishing those goals?
Are there clear Roles and Responsibilities? We have found that clarifying roles helps support and achieve the vision and goals.
Is there management support? Management needs to encourage ongoing learning and training.
Are you using engaging exercises to build your team? Our team building programs always include exercises that are interactive, engaging and fun.
Do you know your team members’ behavioral preferences? Knowing how to work with different styles is the key to a successful team.
Do you work on communication skills? Are the messages sent and the messages received the same messages, both in content and in feeling and impact? If not, personality conflicts will develop.
Do you have regular team building events? These events can do wonders to boost morale and increase productivity. A once-a-year team building program an do a lot, but ask yourself, “What would it be like if we did something more often?” Imagine the results!
If you integrate some of these ideas into building a team, whether it is via a retreat, team coaching, or a workshop, your team will be stronger, happier and more productive.