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Team
work is essential for enhanced organizational performance. A
team of employees generally comprises members who are specialists
in different functional areas. Effective work in organization
is done by people who work in teams, each members has different
skill set and knowledge bases. Team work helps in the process
of coordination of activities resulting in an increased efficiency
of operations in an organization.
Communication
is important for any person. They have to communicate policies, procedures
and strategies in an organization. They have to communicate at both the
organizational level and the individual level. Communication at the organization
level involves several activities. These include increasing the understanding,
gaining support and involving and gaining the commitment of people. The
team members must be effective at both speaking and listening.
Characteristics
of leadership are professional competence, self confidence,
initiative, integrity, sense of responsibility and objectivity.
Leadership is a process by which a person influences others
to accomplish an objective and directs the organization in a
way that makes it more cohesive and coherent. The basis of good
leadership is honorable character and selfless service to the
organization. Trust and confidence in leadership was the single
most reliable predictor of employee satisfaction in an organization.
Developing
and showing a positive attitude at the working place. Consciously
building trust at work. Analyze the situation, take corrective
action, and move on to the next challenge. Members of the team
are (or can become) compatible with each other and can create
a collaborative rather than a competitive environment.
Meetings
and conferences at regular period helps the most in knowing
each other. An increased sense of motivation and appreciation
for a job well done will boost the spirit of working as a team.
By understanding the personal work preferences and motivations
of the team members, you as an individual, rather than your
position, will earn their real respect and trust. Team spirit
is the catalyst for every organization needed to achieve outstanding
performance.
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