WORKING FOR THE FUTURE (6): ADAPTING TO CHANGE Managing change is fast becoming a dominant theme of management practice. The pace of change is accelerating as markets become more international and technological innovation increases. Ensure that teams adapt to external changes. Anticipating change Over the course of a team’s life, […]
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WORKING FOR THE FUTURE (5): REWARDING PERFORMANCE The object of a successful reward system is to motivate teams to improve their overall performance. Calculate rewards with care, and choose the most appropriate types. Financial and incentive-based schemes – or a combination of both – are popular. Broadcasting Figures When targets […]
WORKING FOR THE FUTURE (4): SETTING TARGETS Targets are vital to the whole teamwork process. They ensure that a product is delivered to the satisfaction of the customer, schedules and budgets are adhered to, and that standards are met. They are also the yardstick on which rewards can be based. […]
WORKING FOR THE FUTURE (3): TRAINING A TEAM Training helps to improve the technical skills of team members and develop the managerial and interpersonal relations within a team. Review and upgrade the skills of a team constantly to meet current and future challenges successfully. Assessing Costs Despite the expense involved […]
WORKING FOR THE FUTURE (2): TRACKING TEAM PROGRESS A good team is aware of the need to remain dynamic. Review progress regularly to maintain momentum, provide an overview, and ask team members, singly or in groups, to define specific aspects of the project that could be improved in the future. […]
WORKING FOR THE FUTURE (7): PLANNING FUTURE GOALS FOR A TEAM The vision that holds a team together does not end with the task in hand. Consider the future of the team both as a group and as individuals, as the career progress of each member is affected by their […]
WORKING FOR THE FUTURE (1): MEASURING PERFORMANCE Identifying new challenges for an established team is one of the most exciting aspects of teamwork. Use appropriate techniques to drive the team forwards bigger and better targets. If something cannot be measured, it cannot be improved upon. Define individual and team standards […]
HOW TO IMPROVE STANDARDS IN A TEAM Any systematic approach to improving performance needs to challenge existing ways of working. Teams looking to improve must learn to generate their own tasks, tackle problems, agree on solutions, and implement their decisions with confidence. Knowing The Project People in true teams “own” […]
HOW TO IMPROVE TEAM EFFICIENCY: DEALING WITH PROBLEMS Team members not only solve problems – they also create them. It is vital to build up loyalty between team members so that all difficulties, whether personal, work-related, or procedural, are tackled before they undermine the collective team spirit. Instilling Team Spirit […]
HOW TO IMPROVE TEAM EFFICIENCY: THINKING CREATIVELY Without new ideas, teams are unlikely to achieve the breakthroughs that generate real success. Creative thinking is a team responsibility in which all members should participate. Develop it in teams through plenty of training and practice. Encouraging Creativity Many people become locked into […]
