Communication within a team

 

Communication skills are KING as far as team building is concerned.

 

Teamwork means every member contributes towards a common goal. Collaboration cannot occur if one part of the group has no idea what the other part is working on. This where communication comes in .

Poor team communication is akin to a sports team trying to score a goal while running around the field in blindfolds. An outsider can see the players scramble all over the field, hoping to get lucky and get the ball into the net by pure chance. Similarly, when teammates fail to talk, they  hinder the functioning of the  group as a whole.

 

 

Working in a team also means there are other people to bounce ideas off and ask for help. If team members fail to communicate, then the team loses out on valuable teamwork benefits.

 

It all boils down to good (read clear) communication, and collaboration. And good communication can be verbal or non verbal or both

 

To encourage group communication, you can

v  host regular meetings,

v  create team channels, and

v  use team building activities

to build trust and to share  skills.

For example, fun ice breaker questions /activities can be a great way to know the strengths of other members and connect with them.

Communication within a team is as essential as it is between teams. That is the one sure way to ensure the organization prospers, as an entity.

Team building skill - 1 Goal setting and role assigning

 

Team building skills are capabilities that help leaders form interactive, supportive, and high-functioning teams.

 

Let’s begin at the beginning – Goal setting 

 

To set goals:

 

·       Start with the result in mind and work backwards

·       Be specific

·       Choose measurable targets

·       Set deadlines

·       Track progress

·       Stay flexible. And finally,

·       Discuss everything with your team. Make all roles and goals public

 

 

When managing a team, the project is the vehicle and your destination is an excellent result for the company. In order to get anywhere, everyone has to agree on an end point. As team leader, it is your responsibility to define a goal and map out a way to get everyone there

 

You can make sure everyone knows and understands assigned responsibilities before you get going. The last things you want to hear mid-journey are, “I didn’t do that. I thought you were doing that?” or “Why are you doing that? I already did it.”

So discuss everything and ensure that all roles and goals are public.