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There Is No ‘I’ In Team
A team comprises individuals working together – not against each other. The only competition that exists is the actual competition, and not each other. Efficient leaders know this, and impart and implement this knowledge consistently.
By creating a sense of mission and purpose, individuals are reminded that what they are doing is making a difference. This sense of urgency and purpose allows the team’s broader objectives to outweigh one’s personal career goals. As a leader, you need your team to work together, not against. You need them to understand that making someone else lose does not make them win. So you must encourage a synergism to reap greater benefits – as two is always better than one.
Everyone wants to feel relevant. You must communicate one’s unique role to each person, and communicate their importance in the team, as people should be given credit where it is due. Every team player needs to be reminded that their responsibility and efforts are theirs alone, and when working together, they will own the results.
Choose the right team
A team cannot function if its people are not working symbiotically. You must choose a person that works well with others, not just with himself. Humility and skills within one can reflect on others, and as a whole make the team one efficient, functioning unit. Leaders need to inspire their members, to remind them of their unison, and to bring out the best in each. A shared culture and work ethic drives a group forward. Learn to implement yours.
Working together is better than working alone
This is the key ingredient in the integrity of a team. Team players know that a team effort outweighs individual efforts.
It is also imperative to communicate to the person the result of their efforts. If one is doing well, he must be praised, as positive words bring positive outcomes – there’s a reason its termed positive feedback. It also imparts a sense of loyalty within that individual, as he feels more at ease within the circle and feels he must continue to contribute fruitfully to his team. However, if one is not doing his best, positive criticism goes a long way. You must tell this person where he stands, and acknowledge whatever effort he is making. Kind words ignite loyalty as well, and this person is most likely to improve his work ethic because you inspired him to do so.
You are a leader for a reason
Leaders need to be conscientious, fair and grounded.
You must be willing to improve and inspire your team’s efforts, and must be a team player yourself. If you wish for your team to work hard, you must work hard and set an example. If you wish your team to communicate better, you must be the first to talk. If you want your team to overcome obstacles together, you must show them how it is done. Be the one to initiate growth. Lead them to their better selves.
As Gandhi once rightly said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Or in this case, the change you wish to see in your team.
