Picture it: Joburg, 2010… You were just starting out, and putting in undeniably hard work to build your business. Even though you probably took on the majority of the responsibilities, life was simpler then. But as your business gained momentum, so you had to hire in talent… and now your team just drives you crazy!
Also in 2010, South Africa hosted the Soccer World Cup. Post the magical event, every kid wanted to be a striker – just like ……. Strikers get most of the recognition and glory! But when you think about it, each position on a football team carries a very particular set of responsibilities and requires a specific sort of person to fulfill those responsibilities effectively. Strikers can’t keep out penalties like a goalie, or tackle an opponent like a mid-fielder.
The best companies, just like soccer teams, are staffed with employees with a diverse set of skills, who complement one another and work together for the good of the business.
So, how do you select a winning team? Use these “Seven C’s” from totalteambuilding.com.au:
CLEAR GOALS / LEADERSHIP
“Your team must know what the desired outcome is, or what their goal is? They will strive for that goal if it is achievable and within reach. They will need clear leadership to understand that this is achievable and that together they will succeed.
COMMITTED
You must know that your team are committed to the goal and vice versa. They need to know that you are committed to leading them or supporting them to reach the goal.
COMMUNICATION
How often does your team actually communicate? Not only at work but in a social environment? Yes I know some people like to keep work and play separate and that is fine. However put them at a bar or over dinner and you can guarantee they will let their guard down. Many companies are using social tools like “Whatsapp” or “Snapchat” to communicate socially with staff and it has proven to be very successful in letting a part of your social life be exposed to your team, at the end of the day they want to know you are human too.
COMPETENCE AND CONFIDENCE
Regularly compliment your team on the good job they are doing. This will build their confidence and they WILL achieve more! Studies show more people are motivated by recognition than financial rewards.
CONTROL
Does your team have enough control to manoeuvre their path to achieve the goal? Or are they stuck on a train track? Give them freedom as this is empowering them to take charge.
COLLABORATION
How regularly does your team take time out to collaborate about the progress towards the goal? It is imperative that the team know everything about each other’s progress towards the goal so the puzzle pieces fit.
CONSEQUENCES
Have you made it clear what the consequences of not achieving the goal are? I don’t mean in a threatening way but possibly how much this contract means to the company? This is a good thing it gives them a purpose and when they achieve it they know exactly how they have assisted the business in a financial way.”
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