Buiiding Effective Teams

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Building effective teams




Team building is one of the most important responsibilities of a leader. It is an ongoing  process to be facilitated and guided. As a result , most organizations are recognizing the importance of team building and are trying to foster it in the workplace.
Steps to build a productive and effective team
 1: Establish leadership.
 2: Establish relationships with each of the employees.
 3: Build relationships between employees.
 4: Foster teamwork.
 5: Set ground rules for the team.



Building an effective team

 For a team to be effective, its members must be united with the same vision and be motivated to bring that vision to work. Clear, measurable goals must be shared, and be committed to play their part in the overall success of the group.




How to build and maintain a strong, cohesive and effective team

1. Define the purpose

A clear, inspiring vision should be provided. 

2. Assemble the team

    Achieving a good balance of personality types will enable the group to work effectively

3. Determine the goals

 Manageable goals and tasks with agreed deadlines, milestones and responsibilities should be provided.

4. Set expectations

5. Monitor and review

Regularly review the group’s performance through team meetings .That allows for adjustments and improvements to be incorporated along the way.

6. Celebrate and reward

 Recognize, reward and celebrate both team and individual performance.
  video chats and phone conversations can be more  benefited  for increasing connectivity and communication in the team

Characteristics of Effective Teams

  •        Clarity of Purpose  
       Effective teams should be aware of how their work contributes toward an organizational goal..
  •        Good Communication     
     video chats and phone conversations can be more  benefited  for     increasingconnectivity and communication in the team to keep members informed, motivated and focused.
  •          Accountability and Commitment   
   Each member of the team understands his role on the team and takes responsibility for his actions




In my working place ,ABC Bank is consisted of nearly 10000 employees to be worked as teams in 630 branches. From General Manager to the minor staff member, the team work must be continued for each and every tasks given to be completed.There, Shared leadership reinforces a sense of shared responsibility and increases morale and team performance.
However It can be concluded that ,Building effective teams through creating team values and goals, as well as evaluating team performance with individual performance can be affected positively to achieve the goals and objectives of the organization   .    

References
Cardinal , R. (2015) .5 steps to building an effective team . Available from
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/5-steps-to-building-an-effective-team_

Stanley ,B. (2020) 7 tips on how to build effective teams  Available from
 https://talkingtalent.prosky.co/articles/7-tips-on-how-to-build-effective-teams

Llopis, G. (2012). 6 ways successful teams are built to last. Available from 
https://www.forbes.com/sites/glennllopis/2012/10/01/6-ways-successful-teams-are-built-to-
https://www.forbes.com/sites/glennllopis/2012/10/01/6-ways-successful-teams-are-built-to- last/#28199a62b554





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