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How To Encourage Teamwork Within The Workplace

August 14, 2018 Laura

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If you’re looking for innovative ways to foster teamwork and camaraderie in your workplace, simply continue reading to discover a few tips on how to encourage teamwork within the workplace.

How to encourage teamwork within the workplace:

  1. Run team building exercises every few months

If your team members trust each other, they’ll be far more likely to be able to work cohesively as a team on a day to day basis, than if your team members have had little opportunity to get to know each other properly. That’s why it’s highly advisable to run team building exercises several times a year.

  1. Make sure that your workplace offers social events, for your team members

If your team members are given the opportunity to socialize with each other, they are far more likely to support each other in a workplace environment. So it’s well worth organizing regular social events such as movie nights and Christmas parties.

  1. Hold regular brainstorming sessions so that your team members can discuss new ideas to better your workplace

It’s also a great idea to host a monthly meeting where your team members will be able to share innovative new ideas which they have, which will make your team members more efficient or more successful in their roles.

  1. Consider awarding an employee of the month award

However, instead of management deciding which team member is deserving of the monthly title, encourage your team members to submit names of team members who they believe have gone above and beyond to help their fellow team members succeed in their roles.

If you’re feeling particularly generous, you may even want to consider offering a prize such as a restaurant voucher or a bottle of wine for the winner of each months award.

  1. Identify each team members strengths so that you can make the best possible use of your team’s talents

It’s also well worth identifying each of your team members strengths so that you can assign each individual the right tasks. As an example, you may identify that one team member is an excellent negotiator, while another team member is a natural born leader.

  1. Make sure that each team member is on the same page and is well aware of your team’s goals and targets

In order for your team to achieve the goals which you have set out, it’s crucial to ensure that each member of your team is on the same page and fully understands your team’s goals and the target date which you want each goal met by. As your team members are unlikely to slack off if they are well aware of the target dates which they’re working towards.

You may also want to consider offer incentives such as bonuses if your team meets all of their goals on time. As your team members are far more likely to work hard to meet your goals if there are personal incentives to work hard for.

  1. Make sure that each member of your team feels welcome and fits in

If you provide a workspace which is welcoming and positive, your team members are far more likely to work hard for your team! You want everyone to feel equal and supported. It would not be very fun or comfortable if some members did not feel they fit in.

Depending on the type of workplace, you may also want to consider customized team or work uniforms. This is great for marketing, making sure everyone is dressed appropriately or feels equal, and simply to look like a team. If you are looking for uniforms you can visit NNT Customised for ideas!

So if you have your sights set on fostering teamwork within the workplace, it’s definitely worth trying out all of the 7 tips listed above!

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