Two heads really are better than one – especially in business. A great team and happy employees can create a successful company.
There are a variety of ways to promote effective teamwork. Best practices include being supportive, providing recognition, and helping employees find their role. Here are some additional successful methods to create a winning team.
- Peer project activities are a great way to help employees learn to work well together.
- Surveys can be beneficial tools in figuring out where an employee best fits on the team. Ask questions that will help identify an employee’s strengths and interests.
- Be open to suggestions, allow employees to feel like they have a voice.
- Have weekly or daily team meetings.
- Play icebreaker games during each meeting to help get discussions rolling.
- Offer a central location like a water cooler or a coffee maker to promote brainstorming through conversation.
- Have office parties on occasion to create an environment employees are happy to be a part of.
It’s up to great leaders to motivate effective teamwork. Working as a team isn’t just about sticking to the grind, it’s also about creating time for group activities, conversation and brainstorming.