Team Building Tips

Herein lies the terrible tale of hapless managers and supervisors who unknowingly (we hope!) fall into near fatal staff relationship traps. These seven things are guaranteed to distress, annoy and discourage employees and turn them into non-productive draglines on the team. These are seven of the top ten de-motivators.  Ask your employees what the other three are.

Have you been recently promoted?  Did you pass up your co-workers and now sit in a position where you are now their supervisor?  If so, you may likely be feeling a bit uncomfortable and unsure as to how to shine in your new role without alienating your co-workers, who are likely your friends as well.

Most people want to progress in their work and moving into management is one of the most common ways of progressing.  While some step into the new role and prosper, many struggle, become disillusioned, possibly stressed and their performance dips.  They make what is best described as common mistakes but these can be avoided or addressed.

A team culture is necessary for success. Working together effectively is not automatic. It takes a specific effort and the development of a culture that is supported by executive management. Shared experiences create unity and value. Knowledge transfer is essential for an organization to grow. Without knowledge transfer and the sharing of success it is difficult for the group to share any vision and work toward common goals.