Specific Audience – Remind employees what a successful team is.
How to Build and Encourage Successful Teams
WHAT IS A TEAM?
A team is a small group of people who are working towards a common goal. When
participating in a team, members should be aware of what their responsibility and
authority is within the team. When working in a team there should be one goal and one
purpose.
ROLES WITHIN A TEAM
Team Leader
The first step in assigning roles to team is to pick a team leader. There are five qualities that
a person must have, in order to be an effective team leader:
1. Lead, and not Delegate – An effective way for a team leader to teach its members is
to lead by example.
2. Provide Constructive Feedback – When a leader gives feedback, they should
emphasize what the team member did well, versus only telling them what they did
wrong. In today’s society people are so quick to judge, and it is harder to hear
criticism when it only involves what a person did wrong.
3. Back Off when Needed – Backing off and allowing team members to figure out
problems for themselves allows them to creatively think of alternative solutions. A
member could have a great idea that no one knows about, give them the chance to
share.
4. Be Positive – Enthusiasm and encouragement is contagious. If a leader is positive
they are more likely to rub off on others.
Team Members
The remaining individuals of a team are called team members. Members can be assigned
individual titles or roles that relate to the project. When working in a team, the greatest
results will come from a team that is cohesive and able to work together. There are five
characteristics a team member must have to be an effective member.
1. Great Communication – able to listen actively. Teams will function at their best
when there is great communication between the entire team. Having great
communication means members are able to trust and work with each other. They
