Common Barriers to the Successful Functioning of High-Performing Teams
February 12, 2025
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A team is formed when individuals with a similar interest come together to realize a common dream. The team members must think of their team first and all other personal interests should come later. Every individual must contribute equally as per his capability to achieve the predefined targets successfully within the desired time frame.
Motivation and attitude go hand in hand in increasing the output of any team.
You need a match stick for fire, you need ink for a pen to write, and similarly an individual needs motivation to perform. Every individual has some latent talent and needs a push for the talent to come out. Without motivation, the team members feel reluctant to work and also tend to spread negativity around. Human beings are hungry for praise and appreciation. It is the prime duty of the team leader to appreciate his team members whenever they have done something great. This way they feel happy and motivated to perform even better the next time.
Set a deadline for the submission of work. All the employees submitting the work within the stipulated time frame must be appreciated in public. Circulate a mail among all the employees appreciating your team member’s efficiency. Any person coming out with a brilliant idea should be suitably rewarded. It is not always you give cash to motivate your employees, but even small tokens of appreciation can make a difference. Reward your team member with anything he likes. Appreciating one member does not mean you will neglect or criticize the other members of the team who could not perform up to the mark this time. It is the duty of the team leader to motivate them so that they perform well the next time. Ask them to “BUCK UP”.
A single member’s performance can hardly make a difference to the team’s performance; every member has to contribute equally for the maximum output. Celebrate your team’s success inviting all your team members. Take them out for a lunch to a nearby restaurant. They will feel happy and also come closer to each other this way. Give a pat on their back to appreciate their hard work.
Titles such as “Best Employee of the month” and “Best Team Member” also go a long way in motivating the team members. The names of the best performers must be displayed on the notice boards for everyone to see.
Incentives and perks also motivate the employees to a large extent. If any team member does something outstanding do not forget to appreciate him on an open forum and also ask the other members to reach to his level as well.
Avoid making fun of your colleagues. It is considered highly unprofessional. Don’t spread negativity around. Don’t depend on blame games or spread unnecessary rumours about your team members.
Motivation alone can’t create wonders; it needs to be coupled with positive attitude of the team members to ensure high performance of the team. Adopt a positive attitude at work. Do not always find faults in others. Listen to your team members as well. Don’t assume things or draw conclusions on your own. Be a little more flexible and adjusting to avoid conflicts at work place. Sit and discuss issues with your team members to reach to an alternative. Results can’t be achieved unless and until you believe in yourself. The will power to do something is important. One should have the urge to perform.
Always try to look at life from a larger perspective. Things can not always be the way you like, its better to accept things as it is sometimes. Remember after heavy rains, there is always a clear sky. Problems might crop up anytime, but it is always better to grin and move on. Do not overreact on petty things.
Don’t be too adamant or rigid, instead be a little forgiving. It is absolutely okay if you take the initiative and say “Sorry”. This magical word goes a long way in reducing conflicts to a large extent. Don’t unnecessary create tensions for others and yourself as well.
Don’t be disheartened if some one comes to you and corrects you for your mistakes; do take it in a positive and healthy way. Do not step in the office with a mind clouded with negative thoughts. Everything seems wrong to you and you unnecessarily fight with people around.
Team members must adopt a positive attitude to avoid tensions and misunderstandings at work place. Positive attitude with a little motivation can actually create wonders for the team.
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