WANT TO BUILD A SUPERIOR AND REVVED-UP TEAM

A predominant workforce is one that is by and collectively better compared to average workforce. It frequently incorporates representatives who are smarter, quicker, more imaginative, harder working, clever, mindful of the opposition, and independent. They are day to day supporters of an agreeable working environment that underlines responsibility, dependability, and commitment.

“Alone we can do little, together we can do so much”- Hellen Keller, American Political Activist and Lecturer

What is a high-performing team?

A team that comprises highly-skilled individuals who share common goals, respect each other, stay motivated and encourage clear communication delivering excellent productivity.

Do you wish to have such a super-duper team in your company? This article will help in understanding the way to build a super team. So read on.

Attributes of a super-performing team

1. Teams have crystal clear goals that align with the company’s mission.

This is where high-performing teams differ. They think and perform alike. Their focus and priorities become synonymous with an organization over goal. Teams align their individual goals towards this single motive.

2. Teams have precisely stated roles and responsibilities

The number one reason for conflicts in teams happen when the members are unaware of their roles and responsibilities. Great performing teams never let that happen. There is clear SOP of who plays what roles and has what responsibilities.

3. Teams encourage open and clear communication

Performance of a team remains at stake, if there exists no clear communication between the team members. Each member of the team must know who, when and where to communicate. They must know how to put opinions in a healthy manner.

4. Teams never stop learning new things

Growth comes from continuous learning. Teams who stay updated and learn from their own or other mistakes have immense calibre to grow.

5. Teams place unshakeable trust on each other

Team members value each other’s opinions and ideas and pay respect to each other’s’ roles. They must trust their teammates that helps everyone in developing innovative ideas and execute them together.

6. Teams manage their time wisely

A high-performing team will prioritize their tasks and pay utmost attention to them. This helps in proper utilization of time without any wastage, as work gets done on a priority basis.

7. Teams celebrate their wins together

A high-performing team stays together at falls as well as at ups. They do not blame each other, take it as a team task and mend the problem. When it comes to success, they celebrate together and recognize individual contributions.

Perks of high-performing teams

We are sure that the characteristics of a high-performing team has already benefits it can bring to an organization. Who wouldn’t dream of having a super team that stays motivated, engaged and focused on the collective business goals? You can expect your business to reach the unreachable with such super-performing teams. The overall efficiency and productivity of a business is enhanced beyond words with a team who is ever-ready to grow and take risks together.

In today’s competition, when businesses are striving hard to stay at the helm, an efficient task force is the only way forward. They support the business with their shared capabilities in drifting ever-changing face of the business world.

The secret sauce of building a super team

1. Choose the right candidate

Building anything requires the right composition of ingredients. Nothing differs when it comes to building a super-performing team.  This is possible only through the right hiring process. As a leader or manager, you must be experienced enough to choose the right skills and mindset for your team. Another major factor is building the perfect team is keeping the size just right. Neither too small nor too big. This is vital to keep up the productivity of the whole team.

2. Create winning team dynamics

Selecting right team members is crucial for a great team. But equally crucial is the team dynamics. High-performing team requires the team member to understand the organizations’ mission, values and goals. This is where team dynamics comes into play. Team dynamics incorporates a mutual agreement of the goals and objectives. The team must share a common vision which is the accomplishment of their organizations’ bottom-line goals. Team dynamics helps the team to stay motivated and energized in achieving the same.

3. Foster continuous learning

Skill gaps should never be an issue in a super team. As leader or manager, encourage your team to stay updated with the latest technological developments. Always stress on continuous learning through regular training so that no team member lags behind each other. There are various online platforms such as Udemy, Sampliner and more, that offer industry-recognized certificate courses to enhance their knowledge base.

4. Use measurable metrics

As a team leader or boss, you must evaluate the overall performance of your team. This helps in strategizing the work flow further to achieve the desired goal. You as a lead will have a better understanding of your team performance and can align both high and low performers together to attain increased efficiency.

5. Vouch for peace and harmony

Conflicts in a team are bound to happen. Because a team has people with different perspectives and opinions. Conflicts can lead to inefficiency and lack of productivity. Some conflicts can be due to the disagreement in the work process while others happen on a personal basis. Regardless of the type of conflict, a collaborative approach to resolve the conflict must be put into action. Team lead or the senior authority must take extra precaution to resolve matters and bring peace in the team.

6. Individual addressing is real NO

The team that you built with trust, coordination and commitment. Their deeds should be acknowledged collectively. Senior authorities must never address individuals and appreciate or blame them. If the team has not performed well, then direct your opinions and feedback to the team as a whole. Alternatively, one-to-one discussion can also help if the team leader wants to address performance issues.

7. Set measurable and effective goals

Setting realistic and measurable goals can keep the team motivated and aligned. Having a common goal helps the team attain them faster. Rewarding the team for their smaller achievement will help them achieve more.