Teamwork isn’t improvised…
3 August 2011
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At first glance, working as a team seems obvious. Wrong. Very wrong. Collaboration among team members is a castle built piece by piece…. Here are three major points to keep in mind…
Create a climate of trust.
For the manager, it is imperative to build genuine, effective, and impactful trust among team members. Thinking about informal lunches and gatherings is beneficial. Thinking about meetings and face-to-face encounters is also beneficial, the idea being to establish human and intellectual cohesion. While it’s not easy to see past everyone’s masks, it’s easier to create a sense of belonging, a "pro family".
Be the lifeguard
Consider yourself the lifeguard who shows the horizon to the swimmers. Clearly define the objectives to be achieved, the fields of action, the room for maneuver, the resources available to each person, the resources available and the obstacles to consider. The clearer the outline, the more powerful the action. Also, support your team, not forgetting to provide individual, targeted advice.
Express your feelings
The message you’re going to send may be less important than how you’re going to deliver it. Therefore, aggressive and hurtful remarks should always be avoided. Express yourself freely but in a controlled manner. If some colleagues don’t share your views, dare to question them to understand the reasons for their disagreement. If the dialogue seems to become more difficult, don’t hesitate to have a more private conversation.
In short, keep in mind that communication is the keystone of the construction…
Article written by The ReKrute.com Team
Posted on August 3, 2011.
Create a climate of trust.
For the manager, it is imperative to build genuine, effective, and impactful trust among team members. Thinking about informal lunches and gatherings is beneficial. Thinking about meetings and face-to-face encounters is also beneficial, the idea being to establish human and intellectual cohesion. While it’s not easy to see past everyone’s masks, it’s easier to create a sense of belonging, a "pro family".
Be the lifeguard
Consider yourself the lifeguard who shows the horizon to the swimmers. Clearly define the objectives to be achieved, the fields of action, the room for maneuver, the resources available to each person, the resources available and the obstacles to consider. The clearer the outline, the more powerful the action. Also, support your team, not forgetting to provide individual, targeted advice.
Express your feelings
The message you’re going to send may be less important than how you’re going to deliver it. Therefore, aggressive and hurtful remarks should always be avoided. Express yourself freely but in a controlled manner. If some colleagues don’t share your views, dare to question them to understand the reasons for their disagreement. If the dialogue seems to become more difficult, don’t hesitate to have a more private conversation.
In short, keep in mind that communication is the keystone of the construction…
Article written by The ReKrute.com Team
Posted on August 3, 2011.
