Friday, April 1, 2011

Tips for Building Successful Teams

Here are some great tips for working smoothly in teams (and getting past that pesky Storming phase!):
  • Assign roles and tasks to make sure each team member has something to do and that everyone participates in achieving the overall goal.
  • Generate a plan: Where are you today? Where do you want to be tomorrow? How are you going to get there?
  • Keep the team small: Small teams have better communication, and it's easier to make sure everyone stays on task.
  • Know the team norms: Teams will establish acceptable and unacceptable behavior. It's important for every team member to be aware of these guides and know the consequences for unacceptable behavior.
  • Emphasize common characteristics and interests to foster team unity.
  • Praise and compliment your team members for jobs well done.
  • And remember, make sure to have FUN!

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