Five Ways To Improve Team Performance

Developing a good team has always been a difficult undertaking – but due to certain realities of the modern world, things just seem to be that much harder to accomplish. After all, getting people focused on work when so many other worries persist due to the coronavirus pandemic can come off as the management being “tone deaf” to the current situation at hand. But recent changes in the business environment, especially the transition from working at the office to working from home, are causing huge changes on the horizon for most, if not all, organizations – and in order for the economy to keep moving forward, companies must continue to seek ways to maintain an efficient workforce. Following are five strategies aimed at improving team performance during these troubled times.

• Get Personnel Up To Speed With “R&R” – No we’re not talking about rest and relaxation – this is all about getting your workers reacquainted with their “roles and responsibilities”. The world is undergoing rapid change as Covid-19 forces businesses to adjust many key elements of operation – and because of this, everybody’s jobs have evolved almost overnight. It is important that members on your team are reintroduced to their roles so that there is a clear understanding of what changed about what is expected of them.
• Steer Clear Of Old-Fashioned Hierarchies – Business is no longer done the way it used to be. Whereas, in the past, having large, pompous hierarchies was considered the best way to wield power over an organization, these days people tend to avoid working for such companies. Modern businesses rely on the versatility, creativity, and collaborative ability of their employees – and the best way to manage the new workforce is by granting them the freedom to express themselves while aligning them with the company’s goals.
• Plan & Execute On The Fly – These days it seems nothing goes according to plan. The world is changing so quickly that leaders must be able to improvise and adapt to shifting situations on the fly – which means there is no use in trying to overthink any situation. Form a general course of action and once you are ready, start moving. If any adjustments need to be made, then make use of superior communication in order to coordinate quickly and decisively.
• Invest In Skills Development – This is a no brainer and remains true, pandemic or not. Companies that invest in developing the skills of their employees end up benefiting from the continuous improvement of their workforce. It also helps make employees feel important and, therefore, valued by management. In turn, your personnel may go the extra mile to promote a healthy environment for both clients and co-workers – a win-win situation for everybody involved.
• Go All In – The most important key to developing a highly-efficient team is by getting them to “go all in”. In other words, leaders must find a way to orient team members with the operational goals of the company while inspiring them to action with calls to a higher purpose. Be inclusive and allow for the voices of your people to be heard during the decision making process – and watch them start to take ownership of their roles and take a genuine interest in turning “the dream” into reality.

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