One very important attribute of a successful business is that the employees at the company work like teammates. This means that efficiency and effectiveness is very high and they can anticipate how interact in a way that will mean even greater company success. Sometimes this happens naturally and the employees just fit together but more often than not, the company makes efforts to foster teamwork. If you are having a challenge at your company getting everyone on the same page, here are some tips.
Put Them on Projects Together
One sure way to get your employees working as a team is to generate projects that cause them to work together. The projects should have a level of complexity that requires them to utilize their collective skills and strengths and they should also challenge them. Finally they should have specific goals that when met will be of great value to the organization. Your organization may not lend itself to these types of projects but if you can put a few together or some that will meet some of these criteria, you will have the perfect exercise for creating teamwork at your company. The best thing is that when this teamwork is established, it will continue.
Get Them Custom Company Apparel
Believe it or not, buying your employees custom company apparel will make them feel more like a team. The idea is similar to wearing school uniforms. They work to make everyone feel the same and equal and a part of a bigger situation. This same effect will occur if you buy your group apparel with your company name and logo on it. You can choose to have them wear a complete outfit or select custom t-shirts, dress shorts or jackets. There are companies that offer a wide array of styles and will take your company name, logo and a phrase and put it artistically on the clothing. They do all the work and you receive beautiful clothing to supply to your employees. You can choose to do something company-wide or for certain departments and choose to put everyone in the same or similar clothing. Selecting high quality items will of course look better and make your team feel appreciated. So go for quality even if you are on a tight budget.
Do Corporate Retreats
Corporate retreats can serve as an opportunity for your team to get to know everyone in a setting outside of the office. There are corporate retreats for nearly any budget that can accommodate you and your group. You can use this opportunity to do training, camaraderie building, to give out rewards, and to reinforce corporate culture and mandates. Best of all it feels like a field trip to your team. Pick a place that is either fun or interesting and one where everyone can get a chance to be their real selves rather than just an employee at work and you may unlock skills and focus that you never knew were available.
Building teamwork will definitely take time but if you stay committed to it, you will have a strong team that makes organization better.
