How to get the most out of your team - top tips Most of us have to work as part of a team in the workplace. So how do bring together a mix of individuals and personalities, and get them working well together? We’ve all seen the difference between teams that work well together, and those that don’t. The team that works well together tends to be the one that delivers more. Here are some helpful tips for making a team work well together:

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Top tips for teamwork

2. Most of us have to work as part of a
team in the workplace. So how do you
bring together a mix of individuals and
personalities, and get them working
well together? We’ve all seen the
difference between teams that work
well together, and those that don’t. The
team that works well together tends to
be the one that delivers more.
Here are some key elements for
making a team work well together
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3. Leadership
Every team needs a strong and
confident leader. A good team leader
motivates everyone to give 100%, and
if you’ve got the whole team working to
the best of their abilities you can do a
whole lot more than if they’re giving
half of that.
A successful leader doesn’t micro-manage,
they empower their team
members and give them ownership of
their own projects.
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4. Healthy debate
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Creating a culture where healthy
debate is encouraged will really
inspire creativity and great ideas.
A good team will bounce things off
each other and share opinions. This
can be the way to take a good idea,
and shape it into a really great one.

5. Playing to
everyone’s
strengths
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The key to a good team is everyone
knowing who they’re playing with -
we’re all better at some things than
others.
A good team uses that to their
advantage and plays to their
strengths.

6. Support
Some of us are good with
technology, others are creative whilst
others are good with process or
ideas.
A supportive team shares skills, and
helps others develop those too. By
learning from each other you’ll
develop your professional skills even
further.
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7. Fun and banter
These are pretty essential if you
want people to arrive at work
smiling.
Yes, of course its work not play, but
a happy team is a more productive
team. By encouraging good
relationships within the team you’ll
make work more enjoyable and
boost productivity.
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8. Chocolate
Another essential (particularly
when you’re in the middle of a
challenging project).
And there is science behind it -
chocolate’s scent increases
theta brain waves, which induce
relaxation. This is mainly why
people feel better about
everything after eating it.
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9. Forward-thinking
The thing about a good team is that
they don’t just want to be a good
team; they want to be an even better
team. Incorporate professional
development and training into the
mix if you want to keep achieving
more.
An inspired team is one where
everyone’s engaged in what’s going
on. It’s all about keeping up-to-date
with your industry and profession,
and taking it to the next level.
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10. Socialise
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From the lunch out after a tough
project to the night out when the
whole team’s in town, it’s good to
catch-up away from work
sometimes.
It’s good to spend some together
away from the office every once in
a while. After all, that’s the time
you really get to know them as
people rather than just colleagues.

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