Set realistic goals. It is overwhelming to see a large to-do list of big things that need to be done. People feel anxious and don’t know where to begin. It is useful to break down large goals and set smaller, more achievable ones. This will help the team reach the larger goals. Monitor their accomplishments and celebrate successes!
Check in. Never assume that your team is “fine.” Set a time to check in so that they can ask needed questions. Ask them questions like “What questions
can I answer?” Doing so helps your team think critically about their work and builds confidence.
Embrace flexibility. Teams are made up of a diverse group of people. Don’t expect all team members to work in the same way. A flexible approach helps
people explore new patterns of thinking and learn new strategies. This allows for a variety of new and effective ways of working.
Learn from setbacks. When things don’t go your way, you will have negative emotions. We often want to forget that it ever even happened. While this is tempting, this practice is often more harmful than helpful. Instead, revisit the situation and view it from an analytical perspective so you can move forward with a new understanding of what is effective. It can be helpful to simply pause and ask, “What can I do differently next time?”
Foster positive attitudes. Positivity matters. Fostering a space where your team feels supported and appreciated positively affects the workplace environment and the results can be spectacular!