#2. Cross-Train
Employees:
When your employees have a better
understanding of how other areas of the company work, they will be
more likely to make decisions that benefit the company as a whole,
rather than simply focusing on the team or department that they work
in. Give your employees the opportunity to learn about other
people’s jobs and the roles that they play in the organization.
#3. Encourage
Informal Teams:
Research shows that more work in
organizations is accomplished through informal teams, rather than
formal ones.
Therefore, it’s certainly in your
interest to encourage the proliferation of informal teams throughout
the company, allowing them to address any opportunities or issues
that capture their interest. Allowing your employees to
tackle concerns that interest them by themselves and put
together their own team without the need to elevate every decision
to top management will often make for a more efficient organization
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#4. Provide Team
Resources:
No matter how talented the individuals
who make up your teams are, they will struggle to be successful if
they are not provided with the proper resources. Teams will need a
few basics in order to achieve success; these include a
well-equipped space where they can regularly meet, and adequate time
to devote to these team meetings. If required, be sure to provide
your teams with the appropriate budget and guidance to spend it as
they see best for the company. Always be on hand to discuss which
resources are needed and how they will be obtained to help your
teams work to the best of their ability.
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