All members of an organization, whether officers, directors or employees looking for new ways to reach better results more effectively. If you take a teamwork perspective, a more horizontal form of work, will result in a greater commitment and contribution of all levels of the organization. There will be more voices, brains and ideas that will be heard on behalf of the organization.
We provide below a few tips to help your organization enters this new century of changes and ongoing updates.
Clarify what is expected of the team
Should make clear what are the results expected of the team. Each member must understand the reasons why that particular team was created. The organization must demonstrate a full commitment to support the enterprise goals with staff, time and money needed. The work carried out by a team should be considered a priority. The decision makers must provide the necessary time and attention.
Context
Each member must know what part of the team. You should understand what is the way to work so that the road to be traveled objectives efficiently. Each member must realize that his work is part of the great work of the organization. You must know the objectives, principles and values of the organization.
Commitment
Each member should want to join the team. You should feel that the objective is important and that their part is essential. Must be committed to achieving the desired objectives and expect to reap the benefits. Team members must know that their work is important for the organization and for his own career, and be able to feel that they will be recognized for services rendered. They should also see how their skills are increasing and that thanks to the environment created may discover new skills. There must be an atmosphere so that members feel excited and want to see a challenge to face as a team.
Competition
The team should feel that each of its members is adequate for the task is assigned. You must understand that each step in the chain is represented by one person. You must be sure that each of its members are competent to perform the task for the team was created. If not, your computer must have access to external assistance, resources and support necessary to achieve the objectives.
Process
The team must assume the responsibility that area is designated and design their own mission, vision and strategies to achieve the objective. After defining the objectives should be communicated, which will report its contributions, expenses and production, reporting on its work and the process which the team to get to complete its task.
Control
The team should feel that they have all the tools, freedom of movement and power necessary to achieve the objectives. And at the same time must understand their responsibilities and limits. Everyone should be clear how far one can go. The limits of money, time and resources must be defined from the beginning of the process, before the team feel the barriers without knowing that they are there. The team must give a regular report of their work and each of its members understand the Accounts maintained.
The organization must be clear which is the highest authority of the team, who has the final say on their behalf and assume responsibility for everything done. There must be a definite line, so that the equipment and work organization are aligned in one direction.
Each member must know the delivery time, the commitments made, and the expected results. The organization should provide an opportunity for self to each of its members to encourage creativity and sense of responsibility.