Building trust and connections in teams starts with getting to know your teammates. Introducing yourself to a new team isn't always an easy task, but it is an important step in building both a professional and personal relationship with your teammates.
Remember, there's no 'I' in team
Setting ground rules as a team at the beginning of the project is important as it maps out the expectations of each team member in the group. Ground rules are used in teams to define and provide guidance around how individuals communicate, support each other and participate in the project.
The ability to set individual goals in work and life is undeniably important. However, it is important to remember that go-getting and goal-setting isn't just for individuals - it's for teams, too.
According to a study conducted by management consulting company Gallup, focusing on an individual's strengths in a group setting can lead to increased productivity and engagement
The World Economic Forum's Global Challenge Insight Report surveying leading global employers, representing more than 13 million employees across 9 broad industry sectors, reveals that time management is a core cross-functional resource management skill
Effective and confident communication fosters a collaborative work environment that nurtures creativity and openness, which is essential in successful group work.
Conflict in group work isn't always a bad thing as it sets the stakes for meaningful and open discussions. When you are in a situation where you disagree with your group members, or can sense that there is tension arising within the group
Are you a natural leader, or is there someone else in your team who has what it takes to lead your team to success, Being the team leader of a project is not a simple task, but it is one that will make or break the relationships within the team.
Although group work is a collaborative exercise, each team member has their individual responsibilities and tasks that are delegated early on in the project.
When the pressure to deliver a big group project on tight deadlines has faded away, it's important to recognise the individual achievements and efforts of each of your teammates.