HOW TO IMPROVE TEAM EFFICIENCY: SHARING INFORMATION OUTSIDE A TEAM No person is an island. Two-way information links between a team, the rest of an organization, and its external support are vital for efficiency. Remember that collaboration and cooperation are hindered by the absence of open communication. Communication From Inside […]
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HOW TO IMPROVE TEAM EFFICIENCY: NETWORKING A TEAM All teams, no matter what their purpose, depend to a considerable extent on good networking skills. Make full use of the formal and informal connections both inside and outside your organization to provide valuable support for your team. Understanding the Need for […]
HOW TO IMPROVE TEAM EFFICIENCY: RUNNING TEAM MEETINGS Making team meetings effective is a major test of leadership skills. The key to holding a productive meeting involve everybody actively in the proceedings. Ensure that team members understand the purpose of each meeting and what is expected of them. Fulfilling Your […]
HOW TO IMPROVE TEAM EFFICIENCY: COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY Strong communication links are vital to the wellbeing of a team. The most effective links occur naturally – for example, in casual conversation – but these will need supplementing by new technology. Choose the most appropriate method to suit your team. Ensuring Accessibility […]
HOW TO IMPROVE TEAM EFFICIENCY: ANALYZING TEAM DYNAMICS Teams are properly effective only when everyone learns to pull together. You must understand team dynamics in order to ensure the success of your team. Good team leaders make the most of the human assets at their disposal. To do this, you […]
TAKING ON AN EXISTING TEAM Taking on an established team is a testing experience. While you share the learning process with a team in a start-up situation, a take-over demands immediate evidence of your ability to take charge and recognize team strengths. Becoming Team Leader When a leader joins an […]
CREATING A SELF-MANAGED TEAM Self-managed teams (SMTs) are more independent than other teams. They are found increasingly in organizations that have flattened their structures and cut out layers of middle-management and supervisory levels as they reform their working practices. Defining SMTs Self-managed teams take on total responsibility for a specific […]
MAXIMIZING PERFORMANCE OF A TEAM It is vital that all members of a team work together to maximize team performance. Give people full responsibility for their jobs and empower them to execute and improve their own work in ways that optimize their contribution to the entire team. Awarding Responsibility The […]
ESTABLISHING TEAM TRUST The most essential feature of successful teamwork is trust. Teams thrive on mutual trust, so it must be established early in the life of a team. Promote mutual trust through delegation, openness of conduct and communication, and a free exchange of ideas. Learning to Delegate Delegation takes […]
SETTING UP A TEAM: SETTING GOALS What is your team for? The question may sound obvious, but time spent at the beginning of a project in defining team objectives is crucial to a successful outcome. Make sure that you have clearly established the issues that the team needs to resolve. […]
