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Have you ever wondered why a particular team in your organisation gets it right all the time? Why are they high performing and get recognised & rewarded by the management? Well, there are some things that they do well and do right. In this blog, we have decoded their success strategies and laid them down in simple terms for you. Read and get enlightened. Implement the same in your work culture and see the fruits for your team. Know more to learn more to get your team / department on the road to success.
These are the things top performing teams do that are differentiators:
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They are comfortable communicating through the phone to get work done. While telephones are becoming less in use over time thanks to the proliferation of other communication mediums, this is not the case with performing teams / departments. They have no compunctions or issues with picking up the call to get work done or moving in case it is stuck due to any issue. Making a call should not be construed as awkward etc. It is actually a medium of positive interaction aiding in bringing down communication silos and building bridges / bonds. Relationships are improved and interaction is improved, be it within the organisation, or externally with a partner / vendor or another stakeholder.
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The meetings are focused. We all know the negative fallouts of poorly organised and conducted meetings. They add to the costs of the company, employee discontent as well as an increase in mental fatigue. Good leadership and team avoid these pitfalls by creating a culture of productivity (in and out of meetings). Such meetings incorporate homework by some or all participants, pre fixed agenda, and an update by all members in the beginning, so that everyone is in the loop. With such best practices, teams / departments are setting the stage for efficiency & increased productivity for all concerned.
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Bonding outside of work. Teams, where there is bonding on a social level (outside of the work environment), tend to be more cohesive and perform better. High performing employees tend to socialise more with their colleagues. It could be post office drinks, a meal, a picnic, an outing, talk on nonoffice talks, and so on. Genuine bonds between members outside of work set the foundation of authentic relationships and team spirit that help in the work setting as well.
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Appreciation culture ensures a team is motivated to be performing well. Better performance at work is intrinsically tied to appreciation and praise by all the people who matter in an organisation. It could be praise from supervisor, team lead / manager, senior management and so on. Good performing teams / members received praise and are also open with praising / complimenting others. Appreciation is not limited to just a one way traffic. It can flow both ways leading to satisfaction, emotional well being, and engagement in the office that yields productivity, loyalty, and efficiency.
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