Building Teams
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Should your organization convert to a team structure? Building teams, while they have their advantages, do not suit any situation and every organization.
You should evaluate your current situation before you decide.
You should convert if:
• Your organization needs a new approach to the challenges it is currently facing.
• Within the current work group, communication is not effective and is causing a lot of conflicts in the organization.
• The project requires people with different disciplines, backgrounds and abilities.
• The top management is committed to see change within the organization in this direction.
On the other hand, you should not convert if:
• When the nature of the work in your organization is routine and do not need team support
• When the top management is against the creation of teams; they will oppose the effort and teams will not be used to their fullest potential
• When there is high turnover in the company; for a team to be truly effective, it takes time for teams to develop unity and good dynamics and if there are a lot of people leaving the company, then the teams formed cannot be stable.
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Articles on Team Building
Creating a Team Mission Statement
Before your team can work effectively, you must set the vision for the team so that every individual in the team understands the purpose of coming together. Are they coming together for a common interest, a specific project, or for a long term vision?
Examples of Team Mission Statements
Here are some examples of good mission statements used in the biggest companies in the world. Learn the elements required in a mission statement and how you can draft a good mission statement.
Formulating Great Team Mottos
A team motto captures the values of a team in a few words or a phrase. Learn about some simple team mottos and how you can create a great team motto for your team.
Setting the Stage for Teamwork
Before you send your team off to do their task, you must set the context and the foundation so that your team will succeed. You need to set expectations, make certain rules within the team and more.
The Barriers to Team Success
There are several barriers to building a successful team. Learn about the pitfalls in teambuilding and how you can avoid them.
Characteristics of Good Teams
Every good team has similar characteristics. Learn six invaluable characteristics that are required to groom an effective, successful team.
Why Doesn't My Team Speak Up?
Getting your team to speak up is probably one of the greatest challenges you will have as a leader. You need to move your team's mindset from the traditional top-down decision making process into the new paradigm.
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