Posts Tagged ‘teamworking’

We all like to achieve things individually but, in the organisational context, we all know that much more can be achieved from teams.

So what are the key differences a team can make?

Breadth

A team brings a much greater range of skills, experience, knowledge and attributes than any one individual could ever bring alone.

Support

Being part of a team offers support which can keep the momentum going through the more difficult and challenging times.

Diversity

Few of us look at problems or challenges in exactly the same way. This diversity of ideas can really help broaden thinking and developing solutions that deliver great results.

Growth and development

Being part of a team such as a project team can provide individuals with low cost ways of having access to personal growth and development.

The Bottom Line

The truth is teams can really make a difference to personal and organisational success. What else would you add to the list?

Duncan Brodie of Goals and Achievements helps accountants and health professionals to achieve success and realize their professional potential through being highly effective leaders and managers. For more information and to sign up for his free audio e-course click here

Managing or leading a team does not come with a procedure manual which, if you follow, always gets the result that you want.

At the same time, there are certain things that you can do to get the support of your team:

1. Listen to their points of view, opinions or ideas.
2. Don’t assume that everyone will react with enthusiasm.
3. Acknowledge their worries or concerns at a time of change or uncertainty.
4. Explain not just the ‘what’ but also the ‘why’ when making changes.
5. Don’t see objections as being negative.
6. Reassure and explain to them how you will personally support them.
7. Use past successes as a way of showing how it is possible to overcome challenges.

What else would you add to the list based on your experience?

Duncan Brodie of Goals and Achievements helps accountants and health professionals to achieve success and realize their professional potential through being highly effective leaders and managers. For more information and to sign up for his free audio e-course click here