Building An Efficient Team in Your Organisation

How To Build  An Efficient Team in Your Organisation

Termite mounds are a common sight to those who have explored Savanna grasslands. These mounds are a reflection of hard work and teamwork in achieving objectives. You can draw lessons from termites if you want to lead in your industry. While communication is at the centre of it all, it is a collaborative effort that genuinely fosters the effectiveness of that communication.

In this article, we share ideas on how you can put a winning team together.

1. Facilitate Room For Exploration

“Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful,” Ralph Waldo Emerson.

An inflexible environment that limits employees to specific roles deprives a team of the opportunity to fully explore the capabilities of its members. Employ liberal approaches that empower your members with self-assurance and freedom to try new things. This approach has yielded positive results in our manufacturing endeavors. Our staff enjoy equal chances to explore and gain hands-on experience in various tasks, and they consistently achieve remarkable outcomes.

Picture this scenario: Within your company, there’s only one individual responsible for carrying out crucial tasks. If this individual is unable to come to work due to unforeseen reasons, how would you navigate the situation and make advancements?

2. Build A Culture of Accountability

Have you ever wondered why football teams assign players positions? It's to provide them with a clear understanding of their responsibilities. The foundation of a thriving team is built on accountability, which should apply to every member – including team leaders. A team lacking accountability is destined for failure. Accountability eliminates excuses, particularly when addressing individuals unwilling to acknowledge their shortcomings. However, it's important not to create an uncomfortable atmosphere within your team when things go wrong. Instead, offer guidance on how to rectify mistakes.

3. Have A Clear Company Culture

Culture entails the customs and social behaviour of a particular group. When individuals are operating within the confines of a prescribed culture, conduct is standardised. Your team members subconsciously align with company values and standards; this enables your organisation to achieve its objectives. An environment devoid of a culture is characterised by chaos and conflicts that stifle productivity.

Some organisations struggle to build their cultures. The best way to forge one is to reflect on your mission and vision. You also need to put your values and ethical guidelines into consideration as they are a bridge to your goals.

4. Good Communication

Good communication is a paddle that propels the team forward. You have to ensure that your communication channels are effective. In a thriving organisation, communication is bi-directional; this means there is room for feedback and suggestions from all team members. This type of atmosphere enables the creativity of team members who are capable of innovation. Where communication channels within an organisation are open to all team members, diversity is promoted. Where there are diverse opinions, effective approaches emerge.

Consider constant assessment of your team members’ progress in upholding teamwork, effective communication and ethical conduct that promotes company culture. The above list is not exhaustive, there are so many ways to explore that can enhance your team’s efficiency.