Being
able to effectively participate and work well in a group is an essential part
of any job. Team-cohesion is something that is not easy achievable for a lot of
people to do well in. When different personalities and backgrounds are put
together to achieve a common goal various hurdles may get in the way. The best
tips to help build team effectiveness are to first make sure the goal is
clearly stated. Next, make sure the team is committed to achieving that goal.
Finally, make sure the team is able to collaborate and communicate effectively
to ensure success.
When
a team is put to a task it is of great importance that the team is clear on the
desired goal that is at hand. Being able to make the goal clear, is the job of
the higher management, the professor or the team leader. When the team has an
end point, they are able to fill in the route that they will take to make it to
the end (http://biznik.com).
Next,
it is very important that your team is fully dedicated to achieving the final
goal. If you have a team with only a couple individuals giving it 100 percent,
then you may end up with those few doing the majority of the work. When a team
is fully committed everything flows smoother because you receive more effort
and input.
Finally,
being able to collaborate in a team requires effective communication.
“Communication is a skill that you can learn. It’s like riding a bicycle or
typing. If you’re willing to work at it, you can rapidly improve the quality of
every part of your life.”(Brain Tracy) If your team listens effectively to each
member opinion it shows a great deal of respect for each other. This will help
avoid a lot of arguments that may come up along the way to achieving your team’s
goal.
Teamwork
can surely be one of the hardest tasks. However, being able to effectively work
with others will make you as an individual well liked and desired by any
company. If you have a clear path, team commitment to the goal, and good
communication, then you and your team will be more effective.