In a good team, work goes hand in hand.
In order for this to succeed, however, a suitable strategy is required.
We show how team building works.
"It takes great leadership to build great teams," begins US management coach Glenn Llopis in an article in
Forbes
business magazine
.
“It means knowing how everyone thinks and how to best use your skills and correctly at all times.
It means playing a game of chess all the time - knowing that each wrong move can cost the company hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars. "
What Llopis describes so passionately in his article sounds simple at first: A good team performance depends to a large extent on the correct commitment of the individual personalities.
But like in football, it doesn't take eleven strikers to win.
In fact, such a team constellation would be fatal.
Good managers know this and deploy their team members according to their abilities.
And still, things can go wrong.
The most important tips from the management coach:
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1. Question yourself
According to Llopis, every good boss should first
question his or her own leadership style
: are they as effective as you think?
How well are they accepted by your team?
Think about where you can improve yourself.
Sometimes things that you planned or said with the best of intentions will also be perceived differently by your team members.
If necessary, correct your course and remain flexible in order to regain the necessary leadership and respect from the team.
2. Get to know your team
Managers should definitely take the time to get to know their team.
What strengths and skills does each individual team member bring with them?
What skills still need to be developed?
How can I motivate my employees
to do even more?
“All great managers know exactly which buttons to press and when to press them.
They are experts in activating the talents that surround them, ”says Llopis.
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3. Redistribute tasks
If you have analyzed your team carefully, you will find that some tasks have to be redistributed or defined more clearly in order to get the most out of everyone.
Sometimes an employee's strengths lie in a completely different position.
“A team should work like a mosaic, whose unique strengths and differences transform into a strong combined force,” says the expert.
4. Give feedback and say "Thank you"
Regular and immediate feedback should not only be given when problems arise, but rather continuously.
This way the team can orientate itself better.
A small “thank you” is also part of a positive feedback culture.
According to Llopis, far too many managers take the commitment of their employees for granted.
A little recognition can work wonders for your employees: "If you show your appreciation and your respect in a sincere way, this makes a significant contribution to building loyalty and trust," says Llopis.
5. Celebrate Achievements!
Last but not least, celebrate your team's successes!
“I've seen executives fall into the trap of self-glorification - because of what their teams have achieved - instead of celebrating the success stories, which in many cases have required enormous effort, sacrifice and perseverance,” the expert warns.
It is a wonderful way to
reflect on what you have achieved, how and why
- and what you can learn from it.
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