Team Building Skills: Up close with a work environment
What can an employee do to contribute to the success of
employers, co-workers and the workplace?
What can the employer do to help the employee become a better
worker?
The importance of team
building skills is critical in the success of every company.
Like a sports team, you invest time with your teammates. You
have a common goal that each member needs to contribute to the
success, to win the game and be successful. Organizations are
full of work associates with a similar vision. That is to
accomplish the tasks, and responsibilities of the employer.
The following work traditions have helped employers enhance team
building skills. You might consider the following:
Rewards-Bonuses, movie tickets, and non-monetary acts of
appreciation are enticing motivators for employees. Verbal
recognition, gift cards, and certificates are ways to reward
employees for their contributions and reaffirm their value to
the team. Do take into consideration that rewards must be done
properly to ensure that it does not alienate other team members.
Luncheons-Co-workers have the opportunity to share with
their colleague's the details and success of their work. Too
often, employees become self-absorbed in their work, failing to
notice their work surroundings and the efforts of others. With
company lunches, employees are able to broaden their
understanding of what is taking place at work and develop
empathy for their co-workers and provide support when needed.
Activities-Company dinners, a day at the amusement park,
or community activities help to create outlets to relieve
stress, get out of a rut, or a day-to-day routine. When
employers treat their people as team members, it encourages team
camaraderie, and by rewarding individual contributions to the
team, employees will gain a clear understanding of a successful
work environment and thus enhance their team building skills.
There are many other options that can successfully help your
team. Pick a few ideas, try them out, and determine which ones
are the best for your organization. Remember each organization
and team is different. Not every option will work for your
group.