What Makes A Great Team

There is often a lack of understanding between the difference in teams and groups. A group refers to a collection of people in a single location or range of locations networked together. However a team is the same group working towards a common goal in unity and harmony. Like a clock it won’t work unless all the pieces are ticking together.
However making a great team isn’t as simple as A + B = C. Teams are far more effective when:

Objectives have been made clear.

A clear purpose has been set.

Team members understand the objectives and are motivated to achieve them.

Team members are working effectively maximising their time.

The right feedback is given to inspire continued success.

There are competent leaders to command and direct the team.

Teams develop the right methods for working together.

Within each team a select range of basic skills are required such as communication, respect, trust and authority however in addition focus, listening and collaboration can go a long way to team success.

Making a team is relatively easy enough to organise, however making a great team is another story. We understand that it’s no easy task to inspire and motivate teams to acquire the results you require. Through increasing team morale you will see an increase in workflow outputs and profitability making your business model a well oiled machine. This is where teambuilding solutions comes into action and where we can help adapt and train the individual elements of your team to make them great. The rewards are endless.

Team Work

Team work is the actions of the team working towards the objectives in unity. A fundamental part of team work is the forming, storming, norming and performing stages that exist in every team.

In the forming stage team individuals are committed to their own objectives. Often a project is best achieved when individuals work with a variety of objectives in mind with one overall objective governing the project. This way team resources are maximised and better results can be achieved. However this also requires dedication and motivation from each of the team members, as well as a leader to maintain direction.

We often find that team members will only invest time in Storming activities if they think it is worth it. In the majority of cases this is when the primary objective is seen, by the individual, equally as important as their own objectives. Storming is the process of collaboration and discussion and necessary for the growth of the team.

At some stage most teams will enter the norming stage, this is when the team individuals start to get to know each other better and understand each others strengths and weaknesses. There are however complications at this stage whereby some members may feel threatened by the amount of responsibility they have been given. However the sense of achievement combined with effective leadership programmes will inspire teams to continue the project.

Performing is the final stage of the project whereby the team is working as one unit in harmony. This is the stage when team work flow is a constant flow that requires minimal effort and no conflict between members. Tasks are completed quickly and effectively because the team members know what their individual roles are and what the game plan is.

Many long standing teams will repeat these stages when changes are made, however this process can be enhanced through an effective change management program.

Team Building Activities

Teambuilding Solutions have a variety of team building activities that will help build your team into a united group of motivated professionals able to deliver results and achieve objectives through collaboration and unification. We can also run various facilitated events to help monitor and assess team development and growth so that you know exactly how well your team is performing.

Call us today to discuss your team building requirements and we will be happy to assist you with developing a programme that suits your needs.

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