Factors that Influence
- Importance of teamwork in daily tasks
- Proximity of team members
- Flatness or hierarchy of team
Teamwork Within Teams
Teamwork Within Teams
Background Information
This theme measures employees’ feelings towards teamwork within teams as well as their perceptions of how team members interact with each other.
Strong working relationships within teams do not translate or transform into strong relationships between teams. The results for this theme can often contrast with results for: Teamwork & Cooperation Between Teams
Why is this Important?
Teamwork is critical for the success of an organization. When teammates form strong relationships, they are more likely to work harder, cooperate, and support each other. This provides improved efficiency and productivity as well as greater learning opportunities within their team.
Conversely, even a team of strong performers can struggle when individual members focus on their own goals without aligning them to address any higher objective. A weak sense of teamwork in their direct team also diminishes employees’ commitment to the organization overall.
Recommended Action Items
Consider implementing the following action items as part of your personalized strategy to improve the level of employee engagement within your team.
Set Clear Goals
It’s not enough for team members to work together, they must work together towards a common aim. Clearly defined team goals make it easier for teammates to align their work in complementary ways. Additionally, defined individual goals for team members helps increase enthusiasm and attention.
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Define Roles and Expectations
For teammates to successfully depend on one another they must properly understand what each member is accountable for. This reduces confusion and prevents conflicts of responsibility or ineffective work delegation. Team member responsibilities should align with their strengths to maximize productivity, efficiency, and engagement.
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Model from the Top
To effectively coordinate a team’s efforts, direction must come from the top. In addition to setting goals and targets, managers need to model the communication and behavior they expect from the team. Knowing team members’ strengths and regularly checking in are vital to ensure team members are individually engaged and operating effectively as a team.
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Celebrate and Team Build Often
Like any exercise, team building exercises are most successful when done frequently. Small casual activities like ordering in coffee as a group or having a quick weekly roundup before the weekend can help strengthen bonds within the group. They are also opportunities to recognize and celebrate individual performers in a team environment. When team milestones are reached, the group should celebrate as a team with dinner or drinks.
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