Fostering teamwork

One of the recent trends in the workplace has been the increased emphasis on teamwork. In fact, a popular question in job interviews is "Do you work well in a team?"

Studies have shown that involving employees in the decision-making process and increasing their level of shared responsibility can lead to increased quality of work and productivity.

Create a great team
Creating a team does not mean throwing together a bunch of people and saying "go". Certain conditions need to exist in order to build a healthy and productive team, such as:
• A partnership between employees and management.
• A cohesive group consisting of people who will get along and work cooperatively.
• Regular team meetings that give members a sense of belonging and help develop a shared work ethic.
• Feedback and rewards, so members can communicate concerns and acknowledge accomplishments. This positive activity is often overlooked in the workplace.
• Agreement on the basic goals of the team and how they will be accomplished.