The secret ingredients for better teamwork

Effective teamwork can be both difficult and simple at the same time. The success of a team depends on their organisation, relationships and interaction.

Successful teamwork is the cornerstone for creating a functioning team.  Have you ever wondered how some team can function better then others? Emagister reveals some tips foto improve the life of your team.

Teams are made by people

It is important to make people feel engaged and happy with the task they have been assigned on.

The number one rule in teamwork is to never forget that humans are in the mix, and each team member brings to the table different life and work experiences.

Aiming for the same goals

Functional teams need to have their goals clearly set up so that they can understand them and commit to them.

This team clarity is reinforced when the organization has clear expectations for the team’s work, goals and outcomes.

Understand Risk and Responsabilities

Inside the team it is important to create a safe and respectful environment, where people are confortable in communicating with each other and trust the others members.

By trusting each other, team members  feel more sicure to take action, manage risks and find solutions that can bring benefits to the all group.

Communication is the key

For a team to work harmoniously, communication is the key. It must be open, respectful and open, giving people the opportunity to express their toughts, fears and opinions.

It is important that team members feel heard out and understood. They will ask questions for clarity and spend their thought time listening deeply, understanding others’ point of view and finding possible solutions together.

The importance of Group Commitment

Team members have a strong sense of belonging to the group.  This sense of belonging is enhanced and reinforced when the team spends the time to develop relationship guidelines together.

They experience a deep commitment to the group’s decisions and actions and they want to contribute with their unique knowledge and experience.

After all, the strength of the team lies in the difference and uniqueness of its members. And the more are diverse and  balanced, the better.

Never choke creativity

Creativity and innovations are the fundation of a successful team.

Because if it, it is important to encourage and expect different viewpoints. At the end, what can be better than creating something good and exciting together?

At the end, if a team can get these ten factors right, success and a rewarding sense of teamwork will follow. The difficult part, is not always the task at hand. A good relationship is the part that challenges the most. But, if you achieve with your team to go beyond your limits, you and your team can achieve greatness!