All leaders want to solve the “puzzle” of what makes a high-performance team. One piece that is often lacking is the importance of social connections. If you are overloading your team, here are some strategies, based on various research, to promote greater connectivity.
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Invest time in bonding over non-work topics:
The best teams are no longer effective because they work all the time. In fact, discussing things not related to work – sports, books and family, for example – reveals shared interests, allowing people to connect genuinely, resulting in closer friendships and better teamwork.
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Create a culture where expressing appreciation is the norm:
Recognition is often a motivating and powerful force, more than monetary incentives. And a recognition of good work should not flow only from top to bottom. You should make it a rule within your team.
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Put a premium on authenticity:
It is important to create an environment in which employees feel comfortable to honestly express their positive and negative emotions, as well as praise and play with teammates.
To see more strategies go to: 5 Things High-Performing Teams Do Differently
