Stages of team formation

As a team leader, it is your responsibility to draw the maximum out of your team. This is be possible if you:

• Offer challenging work to the members and ensure that the team members are aware of their responsibilities;
• Ensure that the team members are working towards a common end;
• Motivate the members to the best of their capabilities;
• Encourage the team members to contribute their best both to the team and the task at hand;
• Make sure that no personal conflicts take place within the team.
• Decide on goals and discuss the approach towards them with all team members.

Make your team work effectively by

4. Encouraging your team to contribute positively

5.Giving your team members enough freedom to make their own decisions

6.Encouraging partnerships within the team

7.Helping your team overcome obstructive group behavior

8.Encouraging the team member who brings the problem to come up with the solution too.

9.Discussing the agenda in advance to give enough time to your team to prepare

10.Cultivating useful relationships for your team.