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Building a team for any business is a herculean task in itself. There are so many things to take care of – right from hiring people to creating a positive company culture to focusing on the constant growth of your team members.
It is a tedious, yet, one of the most essential activities of any business. It has the potential to make or break your business.
If you are struggling with team building, much like every other organisation out there, here are 5 tips to help you build a great team –
1. Hire the right people
The survival, and growth, of a business by large depend on the people running the show. Your team can make or break your business. The right people, when put together in a mix, can help your business grow by leaps and bounds. Hence, it is imperative to make the right hiring choices. Some of the characteristics to look for in potential team members include –
- Are they goal-oriented?
- Do they fit in with your company culture?
- Are they effective communicators?
- Do they have an eagerness to learn new things?
- Do they respond positively to constructive criticism?
2. Cultivate mutual respect
Every individual craves respect. Cultivate a positive environment in your workspace where each and every member of the team is treated with the utmost respect. Their personal lives, emotions, and what they bring to your business should be respected. Teams that feel valued and respected will definitely perform much better than anyone else.
3. Specify goals and responsibilities
Everyone on the team should be aware of their responsibilities. While the success of a team does depend on collaboration but it is equally important for each team member to work diligently on an individual level. Avoid creating confusion about the work among your team members. Specify the goals the team must aim for and also the individual responsibilities that person must take up.
4. Align your team with the company culture
A misfit between your company culture and your team can cause a lot of problems. It is very difficult to change the culture of an organisation because it gets cultivated over time. However, what you can do is make hiring choices while keeping your company culture in mind. Show new team members what your company culture is all about, what values you uphold, and what is expected of them.
5. Keep all communication channels open
Communication is key to the success of any team. Encourage your team members to communicate effectively with each other. Also, encourage them to approach you with any kind of feedback, problem, or anything that they would like to share. The more open atmosphere you maintain, the more comfortable your team will be and perform better.
Bonus Tip – Focus on the growth of your team members
The best way to propagate the growth of your team is to focus on the personal growth of each team member. It can be through ongoing support and training sessions for your team or by encouraging them to take up courses to upskill themselves or by simply focusing on activities that would increase their productivity.
