A CH I E V I N G H E I G H T S

TEAM WORK

WHAT IS TEAM ? A group of people workingtogether to achieve a common goal.

WHAT ISTEAM WORK ?

the ability to cooperate andcommunicate effectively with

others to achieve a common goal

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EFFECTIVETEAMWORK

Spend lot of time in work and in play. Talkwith each otherGood team quick to apologize and quick toappreciateNever rescue never lieNever stop helping each other.Believe in ‘learn as we go’

HOW TO BUILDYOUR TEAM

C O M P A N Y . C O M

KNOW YOURPURPOSEWe need a reason to get out of bed every day. Weneed a source of motivation for us to continue with achallenge even though it seems too hard. When we dosomething for a purpose we believe in, we work harderand give more.

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GET YOUR PEOPLEINVOLVEDDo you create opportunities for employees to shareideas and take part in designing their employeeexperience?

You don’t have to change everything immediately orimplement every idea - you just need tolisten, respond, and give your people toolsto make the magic happen.

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MUTUALACCOUNTABILITY

Let your people determine what “excellent” looks likefor you! Give your people a forum to discuss the positivestories of people demonstrating what a good culturelooks like in your business.

Have them share memorable moments of team matesliving the values that set your team apart from others.

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RECOGNIZEPROGRESS

Progress is a massive motivator, but it’s hard to staymotivated when lofty business strategies or missionstatements make goals seem far off and unattainable.

Frequent recognition — whether it be a simple “thankyou”, or by giving a colleague peer-to-peer points —means employees receive positive reinforcement duringthe journey.

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TRANSPARENCYHow much of your team communication relies ontop-down or one-way messaging?How are you running your meetings?Do you create opportunities to encourage input andparticipation in shaping your company’s messaging —both internally across teams, and externally, withcustomers? Make a conscious effort to investigateplatforms that promote immediate, transparent andsocial communication.

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OPPORTUNITIESTO CONNECT

Building communities starts with individualrelationships. You don’t have to get complicated, youjust have to be consistent. Start by saying hello andmaking eye contact with people. Use the first fewminutes of the day or meeting to ask how people are.And, share stories of accomplishment somewhereaccessible, so people off site still get visibility of what’sgoing on.

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HIRE FORATTITUDE,TRAIN FOR SKILL

Ask candidates what type of culture they thrive in, orwhat values they are drawn to and what that looks like(they should give situational examples).

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VALUE YOURTEAM

The secrete is connecting each individual to somethingmeaningful, and showing them their contributioncounts by providing opportunities for autonomy andadvocacy both internally and externally.

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NONE OF US AREAS SMART AS ALL

OF USken blanchard

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