A strong team is the foundation of high-performing business and a good team ethic can be held largely accountable for the success and smooth running of the Company.
If employees do not gel and work well together, problems can arise.
So what can teams do to ensure that they are collectively productive and drive the Company forward?
Below are some qualities that successful team should possess:
They communicate well with each other
They communicate openly with each other, sharing their thoughts, opinions and ideas with members of their team; as well as taking into consideration what others have to say.
They focus on goals and results
They agree on and set team goals based on outcomes and results, rather than just on the amount of work being done. A clear plan can then be set about how they are going to achieve these objectives, as a group, as well as each individual’s contribution.
Everyone contributes their fair share
Each member of the team contributes their fair share of the workload and fully understands what their responsibilities are and where they fit in with the running of the business.
They offer each other support
Team members are always happy to assist others when they need a helping hand with work. Teams are often more productive when they are also offered support from the Company and access to the required resources.
Team members are diverse
Everyone is unique and will be able to offer their experiences and knowledge that others may not possess. Diversity is needed so that all of the required skills are covered by somebody in the team and each individual can be assigned a particular role on the basis of their strengths and skills.
Good leadership
A strong team usually has a leader that they trust and respect. This individual essentially works as the glue holding the team together and should be responsible for setting the pace, offers encouragement and motivation and keeps all members of the team updated.
They are organised
Organisation is essential for the smooth running of a business. Without it the workplace can become chaotic and goals are unlikely to be achieved. Though each individual should be responsible for organising their own workload, management should ensure that everything is running to plan and each member of the team is getting their work completed efficiently.
They have fun
It shouldn’t be all work and no play! This can lead to burn out and lack of productivity, so it’s important to inject a bit of enjoyment into working life. Teams who work particularly well together enjoy each others company and get together outside of the office from time to time to socialise and have some fun!