Having an efficient team is a sure shot way of gaining regontion and laurels at the work place. But to keep consistency it is essential to develop relationships beyond your immediate team. Having people in different departments not only makes you known but also helps in strengthening the productivity of your own team. Moresha Benjamin sheds light on some important things to keep in mind while establishing rapport outside your department
Interact Regularly
“Interaction is one of the strong mediums to develop network outside your team,” says Sunil Goel, Director, GlobalHunt. To start with, it could be related to work and occasionally one could share one’s experience which compliments each other’s work interest as well. It has been observed that one department’s work remains held up due to non-proactive approach of other related department.
Garner Support “Develop a rapport with the other team or department. Having an understanding with another department many a times bails you out during an emergency situation,” says Sangeeta Lala, VP, Team Lease Services. With in organisation, a team always gets an opportunity to do its part of job. The team should be proactive and help other departments so that the common goal of the organisation is achieved, thinks Goel. Supportive nature of the person always develops a great network outside the team.
Use Top-down Approach Have the communication channels open. “If you are the team leader then strive towards building good relations with heads of other departments. This will help increase productivity of your team because resources from other teams will be available to you for achieving your targets,” says Lala. “If I am not getting a long with a function head of another, it will always show in my work and my team’s productivity.”
Organise Workshops Conducting workshops outside office environment breaks ice between departments. In large organisations, many a times there is less or no visibility of functioning of other departments. Organising outings helps break that wall. One thing to keep in mind, says Goel, is to avoid interactions that are designed for only a segment of the departments. Make sure to add programmes and events that appeal to large majority of the workforce present.
Have Joint Reviews Initiate projects where your team and other departments can work together on. This aids in understanding what kind of role each department plays in functioning of the organisation. A feedback session during the course of the project helps both teams to work more efficiently in achieving the target assigned. Have joint reviews of departments on a regular basis, says Lala. “It helps in clearing obstacles and developing new methods in achieving the same. Also team members gain recognition for their work when it’s discussed by their respective heads during a joint review session.”
(The Economic Times, Mumbai, 05-07-2011)
“Interaction is one of the strong mediums to develop network outside your team,” says Sunil Goel, Director, GlobalHunt. To start with, it could be related to work and occasionally one could share one’s experience which compliments each other’s work interest as well. It has been observed that one department’s work remains held up due to non-proactive approach of other related department.
Garner Support “Develop a rapport with the other team or department. Having an understanding with another department many a times bails you out during an emergency situation,” says Sangeeta Lala, VP, Team Lease Services. With in organisation, a team always gets an opportunity to do its part of job. The team should be proactive and help other departments so that the common goal of the organisation is achieved, thinks Goel. Supportive nature of the person always develops a great network outside the team.
Use Top-down Approach Have the communication channels open. “If you are the team leader then strive towards building good relations with heads of other departments. This will help increase productivity of your team because resources from other teams will be available to you for achieving your targets,” says Lala. “If I am not getting a long with a function head of another, it will always show in my work and my team’s productivity.”
Organise Workshops Conducting workshops outside office environment breaks ice between departments. In large organisations, many a times there is less or no visibility of functioning of other departments. Organising outings helps break that wall. One thing to keep in mind, says Goel, is to avoid interactions that are designed for only a segment of the departments. Make sure to add programmes and events that appeal to large majority of the workforce present.
Have Joint Reviews Initiate projects where your team and other departments can work together on. This aids in understanding what kind of role each department plays in functioning of the organisation. A feedback session during the course of the project helps both teams to work more efficiently in achieving the target assigned. Have joint reviews of departments on a regular basis, says Lala. “It helps in clearing obstacles and developing new methods in achieving the same. Also team members gain recognition for their work when it’s discussed by their respective heads during a joint review session.”
(The Economic Times, Mumbai, 05-07-2011)
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