It is a common headache for managers to get
their employees to co-operate and work with each other harmoniously. The
problem of getting them to work as a team seems a goal unreachable and distant
even in the distant. At end of the day what the managers need is the work done
successfully and that can be achieved easily if the employees work as a team.
It is true that when a car moves it will make some noise but we can use a
silencer to minimize the noise if need be. So here are certain team building
tips for the managers which will act as silencers and prevent your employee car
from making too much noise.
It has been seen that the environment in
which your employees work should be conducive for them to think that they are a
team of people being lead by a coach and then the output of the entire team is
much higher than normal. The common power hierarchy of the supervising and the
subordinated does not go well while working in a team. Your employees will get
the idea that since you are the supervisor so it is completely your duty and
responsibility to do the deed. He will never accept that it is his
responsibility also. But if the system is of coach and player then they
understand that the team can win only if each individual puts in 100% of
his/her capability and therefore they work to their best capacity. You should
also appear as a role model to them since everybody loves to work for a winner
and hard worker so remember that you as the manager play the most important
role in building up your team, so approach carefully so as to make your team
work optimally.
Further a good relation between the employer
and the employee is a key factor for the success of a team work. The
relationships input a great block to team building, that of trust. Trust is the
factor which tells you if you are going to get full co-operation, half-hearted
co-operation or no co-operation at all. It is a vital part to encourage and
motivate your employee.
Approachability and availability of the
employer further links the employee to the employer. Your employee should
realize that you are always there to be approached and consulted if and when
they have any problem whatsoever. This will help you gain not only their trust
and goodwill but will also help you know if the work is going the way you want
it to. No employee would ever feel like working heartily for an employer who is
cold and unapproachable. Always be sure to share information with your workers.
This will further help you gain their trust.
Always make sure to set goals for your team.
This is the next important thing that you should keep in mind while team
building. Setting goals make your employees want to achieve that goal and hence
work more effectively. This will also include motivation to get that added
extra from your employee.