Nancy Mayfield’s Post

A real team consists of individuals from varied backgrounds and skill sets, united by a common goal. Each member contributes their unique expertise, enhancing the team's efficiency. Success in a team depends on members enjoying collaboration, respecting diverse opinions, caring for each other, and trusting one another's capabilities. This fosters a supportive environment where ideas and concerns are openly exchanged. # Inclusive # Career Development # LinkedIn

What's a habit or practice you’ve picked up that’s helped you in your career? My opinion 🙋Being a team player is a productive work habit since it speeds up and simplifies tasks. Make the most of your strengths to help your team succeed. Let's imagine that a coworker is having trouble with a task that you are proficient at. When you assist, the task is completed more quickly and your colleague gains new knowledge.🏆

I recently discovered what "teamwork" means, and it is a game changer.😃 Throughout my career in recruitment, I have always worked independently. However, I recently experienced the transformative power of teamwork. Working in a team has significantly boosted my productivity. I'm learning more, working faster, and thriving in a positive and dynamic environment. Here is my advice for creating a solid team : - Stay open-minded and listen to others before sharing your ideas. - Be ready to support your colleagues. They will do the same for you. - Respect everyone. It's natural to have different ideas, and diverse perspectives drive progress. - Never underestimate the power of teamwork and brainstorming. Do you agree?🤨

The Power of Diverse Teams: Why "Different" is the New "Dream Team" In today's complex world, success rarely comes from a one-person show. High-performing teams are built on a foundation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Here's why: * Variety Breeds Innovation: When people with different approaches come together, they challenge each other's ideas which can spark creativity. This leads to more effective problem-solving and groundbreaking solutions. *Strength in Numbers: Each team member brings a unique skillset to the table. By leveraging these combined strengths, you can tackle challenges from every angle to achieve remarkable results. *Building Trust: When team members respect, care for, and trust each other, they feel comfortable sharing ideas, even if they're unconventional. This open communication creates a sense of trust, which is crucial for innovation and learning. Looking to build a dream team? Don't focus on finding clones of yourself. Seek out those who bring a different flavor to the mix! #Teamwork #DiversityandinInclusion #Innovation #DreamJob Let's discuss! What are your experiences working in diverse teams?

When building a new team or adding to an existing team keep an open mind. If everyone you hire looks alike, knows the same things, and comes from the same backgrounds not only will you have a boring team, but one that will not succeed. Don't be too ridge in what you are looking for. Out of the box candidates often bring a new and different prospective to the job and problem solving. You should be looking for diversity in knowledge and skills. Someone who loves to learn and the ability to learn. You are trying to put a puzzle together. If every piece is exactly the same the puzzle cannot hold together. What difference does it make what the new hires, ethnicity, age, and background are? All the difference will give you a rich and well-rounded team.

What if I didn’t tell you what connects: -      weak face-to-face social skills and super tech savvy? -      high need for recognition and great abstract thinking? -      lack of empathy and high social awareness?   You would have probably guessed it yourselves.   We’re talking about GEN Z.   The usual mantra goes like this:   How can you adapt your workplace to Gen Z? How do you keep Gen Z engaged? How to lead Gen Z?   Let’s say workplaces are taking it slow to adapt to their needs.   BUT ...   Maybe Gen Z simply needs to know a few very basic things. In an honest, open and respectful way.       ↳ You can save the world and first try to do your job. ↳ You will get promoted (after you have delivered). ↳ When you make a mistake, I’ll point it out, because I want you to learn    (this is what colleagues do). ↳ Work-life balance is important and you still have to do the work.     ↳ You can work from home and you do need to answer my calls.   It’s not just about YOU. It’s also about ME. And we both make a great team of US.   How about sharing this with them?            ↳ Yes? No? Why (not)?

Investing time and effort in enabling people can never goes out of fashion. It’s time we start measuring success with the barometer of value system. Businesses thrive when people building them are driven with the right purpose. Here’s to many more meaningful conversations and reminders of why we do what we do ✨

Is your work team a family? I've never liked this comparison. The term comes with a wide range of emotional context, depending on the person. Your family is generally a life-long relationship and one you don't choose at birth. On the other hand, our professional colleagues are a team of people aligned to accomplish specific goals for a period of time. A better analogy I've heard is a high-performing sports team. Or, a guild of professionals. Strong relationships are absolutely important, but this doesn't mean we need to equate our colleagues to a 24/7 family. Some may be great friends, and some may even elevate to members of your own family through marriage or a strong bond. But, this doesn't make the organization as a whole one big family. Canopy, a Public Benefit Company is a team of professionals with similar values, all working together and leveraging each other's strengths to accomplish what none of us could do alone. How do you view your work colleagues?

Another one of my unpopular opinions.. "If your team is constantly burning out, the problem maybe isn’t their lack of resilience—it’s an indicator of a bigger problem." How many team members will actually feel comfortable saying.. “I don’t have capacity.” or “This deadline is unrealistic.” or even something as simple as, “I need help.” I think the hard truth is overworking isn’t a culture to be rewarded; it’s a crisis. The real flex? That's actually building a workplace where work' life integration is something that is encouraged and celebrated. Acknowledging that people have a life outside the work place. Some may choose to share more than others but if our people are uncomfortable to bring their whole selves to work. Maybe the problem is even bigger than we thought?

Belonging: Team Loyalty and Change There’s something about teams and benefits—you can’t claim to be part of a team without being included in its benefits structure. The benefits you receive are what give you that sense of belonging to the team. This goes beyond merely being part of the team; it extends to the respect you receive from fellow members. When you're the member who is constantly undervalued, the moment you find an opportunity to join another team, you move without hesitation. That’s why many employees leave their jobs for other opportunities, and why people leave their countries in search of greener pastures. It’s always about finding that sense of belonging. If things were working where you live or work, there would be little need to move.