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3 questions for you to ponder if you manage a team... Does the smooth operation of your organisation depend on the enthusiasm and cooperation of your team? Would better working relationships lead to increased productivity and a happier working environment at your company? If you and your team had an opportunity to come together, away from the workplace, to spend some time building positive relationships with each other, would you/they understand each other a little more?

Building a team is like building a house; each brick plays a vital role in the structure's integrity. When every team member contributes, they strengthen the foundation of success. Conversely, neglecting individual efforts weakens the team's cohesion, leaving gaps that hinder progress. Recognizing and valuing each contribution fosters a culture of collaboration and pushes the team toward its goals. 💡 What do you consider an important factor in nurturing a good synergy within a team?

If you don't learn the skill of delegation, you'll remain an employee for the rest of your life. Whether you're working for a company or running your own business, you'll stay in your place or be working for your clients. Delegation helps you focus on important and strategic tasks, leaving routine tasks to others. This way, not only do you increase your productivity, but you also build a strong and integrated team.

One of the best books regarding Trust within teams i have read this year is the book "The five dysfunctions of a team" it does a great job highlighting how much the lack of trust in a team can damage the entire workflow and efficiency within a team on all levels in the organization. So if you have not read it I highly recommend giving it a read!

The Negative Energy(pessimistic mentality) and the Dysfunctionality of a Team: Emitting negative energy in any team shows the dysfunctionality of the team. And this results, turnover of staff, losing organizational memory, sever stuck of all tasks, and hence at the end collapse of the organization. In general, Negativity in your team or organization can spread quickly if it's not stopped. Working in a negative atmosphere causes high staff turnover, low productivity, and low morale. Therefore, if the team is emitting positive energy(optimistic mentality) can bring success and retain institutional memory.

A team is only as strong as its weakest link. But that doesn't mean you only focus on the weakest. Nor does it mean you only focus on the strongest. The secret to building a talented team? It's balance. Think of a sports team. In order to win, they need to have: - A strong offense - A solid defense - A great goalie Each member is important and brings something different to the table. The same goes for your team at work. - Great thinkers - Skilled communicators - Analytical problem solvers Each individual brings something different to the team. Creating balance takes time, but the payoff is worth it. When every person on the team brings something to the table, it leads to maximum success. What are some ways you work on creating balance within your team?

🎩 When team members share a common goal, they naturally help each other and organize themselves in ways that guarantee the success of the team rather than individual success. Team sports are a perfect example of activities that encourage collective effort and clear task distribution. However, that is rarely the case in the workplace. Do not expect employees to work together like Xavi, Iniesta and Messi to win the Champions League. The reward is not the same. 🎩 Actually, there is _no_ common goal and _no_ reward for teamwork in the workplace. The opposite phenomenon happens: selfish workers are rewarded while team players are penalized. Treacherous, self-centered workers are promoted to better paid positions, while team players are refused remuneration for working extra hours. 🎩 Under such unfair conditions, why would any sane employee sacrifice their individual success for the well-being for the team?

A team is only as strong as its weakest link. But that doesn't mean you only focus on the weakest. Nor does it mean you only focus on the strongest. The secret to building a talented team? It's balance. Think of a sports team. In order to win, they need to have: - A strong offense - A solid defense - A great goalie Each member is important and brings something different to the table. The same goes for your team at work. - Great thinkers - Skilled communicators - Analytical problem solvers Each individual brings something different to the team. Creating balance takes time, but the payoff is worth it. When every person on the team brings something to the table, it leads to maximum success. What are some ways you work on creating balance within your team?

When we work together, we do have differences of opinion however that should not affect our team's performance. If there are differences in opinion when we compete against each other, it adds momentum to the task whereas when the differences are within the team, it can hamper the work and productivity. Differences of opinion in competitive settings often fuel creativity, innovation, and a drive to outperform. However, when these differences arise within a team, they can lead to conflict, misunderstandings, and reduced productivity if not managed effectively.

They say that team work makes the dream work… but what’s the secret to running a successful team? 🏆 VALUE. Appreciating your team and making them feel valued is key to maintaining morale.  🏆 COMMUNICATION. If you want your team to work together effectively, it’s important to establish clear lines of communication and ensure that no-one gets left in the dark.  🏆 GOALS. Setting realistic short, medium and long term goals helps to motivate your team and provides a clear framework for decision-making.  What do you think is the most important part of running a team? 🤔