No corporate can be successful till its people work together as a team and make it happen. To get everyone to work in sync may not be easy but what is important for every leader is to create a team that performs well. Teams that make a difference to the company’s success not only win accolades but also get rewarded. Here’s how to develop a performing team and be recognised, says Mahima Puri.
Set a Common Goal
According to Anil Sethi, corporate counsellor, trainer and motivator, a ‘common goal’ is the key to uniting any team. There has to be clarity on what the team has to achieve in the context of the larger corporate objective. If every team realises its job and does it well, the organisation as a whole grows. “A leader has to maintain transparency to develop this common goal,” he says.
‘ We’, Instead of ‘I
The leader should ensure every individual puts the team’s interest first, not himself. “Till all the team members share a good emotional bond and respect each other, they can never unite,” says Sethi. It is also important to work towards a common goal. Samik Basu, VP-HR & CPO, PepsiCo India says team members should know each other well, including what each one brings to the table.
Man the Team Well
A team is after all a set of individuals. Hence, it is important to understand the capabilities and competencies that one wants in each of the individuals on the team. “You have to man the team accordingly,” says Basu. It is also important to avoid misfits in order to maintain the productivity of a team.
Appreciate People
It is crucial to make sure to equip the team with the adequate quality and quantity of manpower, and it is just as important to recognise and appreciate your team. “Where you hear pride in people’s voices when they talk about their team’s work and recognise their contribution, you are creating a better performing team,” says Sethi. Let your senior management know about you team’s accomplishments, their hard work and potential. When team members realise you are taking a stand for them, they will not only have a sense of belonging but also strive to work harder and perform better.
Celebrate Together
Just like a family that eats together, stays together, a team that parties together too stays together. Basu says it is essential to reward, recognise and celebrate achievements together as a team. While people may not connect so well with each other in a formal environment, sometimes they engage better with each other in an informal one. That’s why bosses take teams out for lunch, companies have off sites and regular celebrations take place.
Set a Common Goal
According to Anil Sethi, corporate counsellor, trainer and motivator, a ‘common goal’ is the key to uniting any team. There has to be clarity on what the team has to achieve in the context of the larger corporate objective. If every team realises its job and does it well, the organisation as a whole grows. “A leader has to maintain transparency to develop this common goal,” he says.
‘ We’, Instead of ‘I
The leader should ensure every individual puts the team’s interest first, not himself. “Till all the team members share a good emotional bond and respect each other, they can never unite,” says Sethi. It is also important to work towards a common goal. Samik Basu, VP-HR & CPO, PepsiCo India says team members should know each other well, including what each one brings to the table.
Man the Team Well
A team is after all a set of individuals. Hence, it is important to understand the capabilities and competencies that one wants in each of the individuals on the team. “You have to man the team accordingly,” says Basu. It is also important to avoid misfits in order to maintain the productivity of a team.
Appreciate People
It is crucial to make sure to equip the team with the adequate quality and quantity of manpower, and it is just as important to recognise and appreciate your team. “Where you hear pride in people’s voices when they talk about their team’s work and recognise their contribution, you are creating a better performing team,” says Sethi. Let your senior management know about you team’s accomplishments, their hard work and potential. When team members realise you are taking a stand for them, they will not only have a sense of belonging but also strive to work harder and perform better.
Celebrate Together
Just like a family that eats together, stays together, a team that parties together too stays together. Basu says it is essential to reward, recognise and celebrate achievements together as a team. While people may not connect so well with each other in a formal environment, sometimes they engage better with each other in an informal one. That’s why bosses take teams out for lunch, companies have off sites and regular celebrations take place.
Source: 01-04-2011, Mumbai, Economic Times
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