Build a Great Team - Ten Easy Ways to Start!

It's all about focusing on where the best value in using time lies. Who is the leader of the team and what is your best use of time. Getting to know your own value and appreciating where you add it best is a big, and very productive step.

So, to start at the beginning, here's how...

  • Do Less

    One of the most important shifts for you is to appreciate that leading a team is about giving way and letting others get on with it.

  • Communicate Well

    Keep in touch regularly. Keep your people informed and listen to them well. Ups and downs - if you do this, they will build their trust in you.

  • Be Interested in the People

    By creating a great team remember that they are all individuals too - they are real people who have differing needs from you. Appreciating that differentiates you as an exceptional team leader. There is an I in team!

  • Choose Well

    The best time to choose a team is at the start. If you tolerate poor team members it is much, much harder to fix. So choose well. Recruit well. It's the best form of Team Building you can use.

  • Learn Together

    This is a concerted effort of co-operative learning - all together, including you - admit your shortfalls and they will support you. Support them and they will grow!

  • Review

    And as part of that learning, review progress regularly; appreciate if someone is struggling and encourage ways to learn and move on. Review the end result too Using what's been learned for the next project.

  • Be Open

    As leader you have an important role to make sure that the job gets done. Yet you are allowed to be open with them - to share your concerns and fears. It is OK to be human and within that emotional bond, you will all become a stronger team.

  • Allow Failure

    How you handle things when they do go wrong is a vital component in how your team will evolve and how you will evolve as a team leader. The outcome will be positive or more fear and doubt. As Charles Lindbergh said:-

    "What kind of man would live where there is no daring. I don't believe in taking foolish chances, but nothing can be accomplished without taking any chance at all"

  • Have Fun

    It's OK to have fun. A team leader walks a fine line between over-familiarity and easy business relationships. But it can be done - watch for signals and respond accordingly. At the same time enable laughter and joy. It is a strong bond.

  • Spread the Word

    When the team work is over, or if key people move on, rejoice in what they take from the experience with you. Encourage them to use their experience of Team Building with their new people and do it for themselves.

    Once you get on a roll and take all these on board, Team Building develops a self-sustaining momentum all of it's own...

    ? 2005 Martin Haworth is a Business and Management Coach. He works worldwide, mainly by phone, with small business owners, managers and corporate leaders. He has hundreds of hints, tips and ideas at his website, http://www.coaching-businesses-to-success.com. (Note to editors. Feel free to use this article, wherever you think it might be of value - it would be good if you could include a live link)...helping you, to help your people, to help your business grow...

    limo prices to midway Crystal Lake west of Randal .. Lockport Chicago limo O’Hare
    In The News:

    A multipurpose robotic system promises to transform how items are stacked onto pallets, aiming to maximize space utilization and reduce shipping costs.
    Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.
    The number of people affected by a UnitedHealth data breach in February 2024 was actually higher than previously reported and was the largest medical data breach in U.S. history.
    A phishing campaign uses Google Calendar to schedule fake meeting invitations that appear legitimate, redirecting targets to phishing sites.
    Toll road text scam: Fake messages claim unpaid fees, seek payment via fraudulent links. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says this scam is becoming increasingly sophisticated and widespread.
    Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says these steps ensure that your friends and family get to the exact moment you want them to see. Try it out and streamline your sharing experience.
    Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson offers tips on how to protect your identity: Be vigilant, monitor accounts, use smart security, know theft response.
    Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says cybercriminals are exploiting iMessage phishing protection, tricking users to reactivate links.
    It's hard to imagine life without in-flight Wi-Fi these days – but sky-high web surfing comes with its own set of privacy concerns. Here's how to protect yourself.
    Over 400,000 cases of credit card fraud were reported in 2024 to the Federal Trade Commission. The CyberGuy explains how to protect against becoming another victim.
    A nondescript metal box transforms into a fully functional electric motorcycle that blurs the line between vehicle and urban infrastructure.
    Many apps unrelated to location still ask users for tracking permission, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit seeking to end this alleged practice by Allstate.
    Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.
    Melody, the artificial intelligence-powered robot, is life-sized and represents a move toward creating robots that resemble people in appearance and interaction.
    Here are five easy smartphone rules from the National Security Agency that you can follow to better protect your mobile device from hackers and scammers.
    A U.S. robotics company has developed "Jennie," a robotic pet powered by artificial intelligence that's designed to comfort those facing mental health challenges.
    Healthcare records for more than 184 million Americans were breached in 2024, but you can take steps to minimize that risk. Kurt the CyberGuy explains.
    The Skyrider X1 from Rictor claims to be the "first amphibious flying passenger motorcycle," and it combines land and air travel in one sleek design.
    Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.
    Home inventory and restoration apps help itemize and track every item in your home in the event you have to make an insurance claim after a natural disaster.
    The White House launched a new cybersecurity safety label, the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, intended to help consumers make informed decisions on smart device safety.
    Today's tech can help make life so much easier — if you know how to use it. Here are a few tips on the quickest and best ways to make your phone, laptop and other devices work for you.
    Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson offers Windows 11 restart fixes: Update drivers, run system scans and check hardware.
    Sony and Honda's Afeela 1 EV launches with advanced tech and entertainment for $89,900. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson gives his takeaways.
    With limited hard drive space, tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson offers these tips for storing large video files and photos.
  • Winning Teams on the Football Field and in the Office

    Teams, teams, teams. They're all the rage these days. Whether... Read More

    Seven Keys to More Effectively Leading Teams

    Maybe you find yourself in a new team environment and... Read More

    Team Building Survey Reveals Clues, Not Answers

    Team Building Question:I'm a manager of a team of 20... Read More

    Leading To A Preferred Future

    Last month's edition of Footprints and Monuments illustrated a parallel... Read More

    Team Development and Learning

    A tight knit team is a group of competent individuals... Read More

    How to be Healthier and Happier In Your Organisation

    Did you know your work environment can actually make you... Read More

    Having Trouble Motivating Others? Try WIIFM

    Recently my fourteen-year old son Matt dressed up as Santa... Read More

    Team Building Seminars: Why New Teams Struggle

    With over 25 years of research and experience, we have... Read More

    Team Success with ?Innies?: Why You Want Them on Your Team and How to Help Them Excel

    Everyone knows, works or lives with "innies." Who are they... Read More

    Team Development in the Little Leagues

    A grassy field, two nets, a soccer ball and some... Read More

    How to Boost Morale In Your Organisation

    Who keeps the wheels turning in your organisation? Who holds... Read More

    How To Help A Sick Team Become Healthy

    Team Building Question:A team is full of animosity, pretended interpersonal... Read More

    Building Your Dream Marketing Team

    The Fantasy: Your marketing budget is packed to the brim... Read More

    The 3 Secrets of Team Motivation

    Are workers telling the truth when they say they are... Read More

    You are Excused from Training

    Trainers, please picture this... You are presenting in a new... Read More

    Team and Organizational Survival Strategies for Turbulent Economic Times

    Survival: The Name of the New Economic Game People rarely... Read More

    Yes, But What Are You Really Saying?

    More and more I hear people misunderstanding what someone else... Read More

    Motivating Your Employees

    CREATE A MOTIVATIONAL CLIMATE: Create a climate where others find... Read More

    Building Teams

    Young minds are quite easy to shape. International Terrorist recruiters... Read More

    Team Work

    So much has been written on this subject; Team Work,... Read More

    Feedback For Learning Can Turn Your Team Into Winners

    Feedback:Most experts agree both types; constructive and positive feedback are... Read More

    How to Turn Idea Squashers into Possibilities

    Managing a small business continues to become more challenging. However,... Read More

    The Magic and Mystery of Teams

    As the world of manufacturing has become increasingly competitive, managers... Read More

    Grow Your Staff into a Team of Creative Problem Solvers

    As a manager, your employees will come to you with... Read More

    Characteristics of High Performance Teams

    Abstract: Based on significant research, Entelechy has defined characteristics of... Read More

    taxi o'hare Auburn ..