Human beings are not made to be isolated, but rather to reinforce each other through relationship. And this is exactly where we will focus this time on a working pint of view: strengthening relationships within our team.
Looking at team building it is easy to see that it represents a fundamental component and a focus for many teams today. However, there are a number of false myths that have emerged around that we will try to analyze one at a time:
Myth one – one and stop – Many teams and organizations believe that an annual team building initiative is enough and nothing else is needed. Team development needs to happen over time and through multiple conversations/events. What is proposed as corporate communication is the best we can provide but it is lost if the team building is not followed day by day by the manager and the team.
Myth two: we can do it all by ourselves. Nothing easier and more wrong. It’s easy to think you can do it all – facilitate sessions, introduce and connect with everyone on our team. Strengthen the ability to rely on those who are experienced: this helps to have a privileged view through the “glasses” of those who have the seniority to bring out the relevant issues.
Myth three: we must all be “lined up and covered”. Highly performing teams often bring the wealth of different skills and perspectives. What we know about his successful teams is that they know how to work on differences, making them wealth and a driving force for growth. Divergent ways of thinking can lead to better results, expanding the range of possibilities. The key to divergent thinking is the ability of a team to agree on a common and shared focus and to act on it. But remember: divergent thinking is not “rioting” and you have to understand early those that bring a different point of view and those that are polemics only.
Myth Four: It’s about relationships and getting along. Any team development process should be connected to what we know about our team’s effectiveness and tie it to business results.
What is your key to a better relationship?
