Top TEAM tips

We all have a need to belong to something larger than ourselves

and share our skills and talents with a group of people who are

working towards a common purpose.

So, if that statement is true why do we have so many stressors

related to working in a team? Why is there conflict? Why is there

mis-communication or worse no communication? Why are there

power struggles? Why can’t we always feel the power that a team can

offer us as individuals? Why aren’t all teams successful?

What do you need to:

1. STOP doing
2. START doing
3. CONTINUE to do

10 top TEAM tips

1. Know what team developmental phase your team is in.
2. Clarify what role each team member plays and define how this role impacts on the team.
3. Understand individual team members personality profiles in order to motivate, communicate and develop.
4. Check in with the team to ensure that you do have a common purpose.
5. Find out what each team members individual contribution is to the team.
6. Communicate the framework the team has to operate within.
7. Ensure that each individual team member has individual goals linked to their life purpose.
8. Have a reward/recognition strategy in place.
9. Define how team members should be measured and consistently hold them accountable to these communicated expectations
10. Create forums for communication, new ideas and solutions