5 Proven Strategies to Boost Team Cohesion and Productivity - The newsletter for Innovative Leaders - Friday March 24 - 2023
Discover practical tips to bring your existing team closer together and maximize their potential.
5 Proven Strategies to Boost Team Cohesion and Productivity
Having a cohesive team is crucial to the success of any organization. A team that works well together is more productive, efficient, and can achieve better results.
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Building a strong team isn't always easy, especially if the team is already established. Here are some ways to bring an existing team closer together:
1.Develop a clear vision and direction
One of the most important things to bring an existing team together is to have a clear vision and direction. The team should be able to see the bigger picture and feel like they are contributing to building that direction. As a leader, you can involve the team in creating this direction, asking for their input, and making them feel like they have a say in where the organization is headed.
2.Celebrate success
Another way to bring an existing team closer together is to celebrate success. When a team achieves a goal or completes a project successfully, it's essential to recognize their hard work and effort. This can be done through team-building activities, outings, or even just a simple thank-you note.
3.Spend more time together
Spending time together outside of work is a great way to bring a team closer together. It allows team members to get to know each other on a personal level, build trust, and establish stronger relationships. This can be done through team outings, retreats, or even just a team lunch.
4.Engage the team with each other
Gamification can be a great way to engage team members with each other. You can organize team-building games, trivia contests, or other activities that encourage teamwork and collaboration. You can also ask team members what other activities they would like to do outside of work and involve them in the planning process.
5.Address any tensions
If there are any tensions within the team, it's important to address them. As a leader, you can facilitate a discussion to get everyone on the same page. Encourage team members to be open and honest with each other, and establish clear rules for communication and collaboration.
Bringing an existing team closer together requires effort and commitment from everyone involved. By developing a clear vision, celebrating success, spending more time together, engaging the team, and addressing any tensions, you can build a cohesive team that works well together and achieves great results.
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Podcasts to innovate:
Artificial Intelligence- How ChatGTP transforms Education with Dr. Mfon Akpan
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been making headlines in various industries, and now it's also being used in the field of accounting. Dr. David Wood of Brigham Young University is leading a project that aims to see if AI can answer accounting exam questions, Dr. Mfon Akpan is part of team.
In January, the team started testing the AI tool, ChatGPT, which was released on November 30th. They inputted accounting exam questions and saw if the tool could answer them. The formatting was accurate, but the AI failed the math portion of the test.
However, ChatGPT was updated on January 30th, and the team tried again. This time, the AI answered the problem within 30 seconds, and it was correct. The team concluded that students can use AI to format and organize accounting exams, but they still need to understand the concepts behind the math to double-check the AI's work.
The efficiency of AI in accounting is undeniable. Instead of spending 30 minutes on a problem, students can finish it in just 30 seconds. However, this raises concerns about the potential dangers of AI in the wrong hands. If AI can learn anything, including how to build an atomic bomb or plan a terrorist attack, it could be a cause for concern.
While the potential for misuse exists, it's essential to remember the benefits that AI brings to the table. The tool can significantly reduce the time and effort needed to complete accounting tasks, and it will only get better as more data is inputted into the system.
Learn more about our conversation in the podcast episode.
Videos that touched a nerve:
Dr. Kevin Gazzara, has a unique approach to developing leaders. He has two conversations with new hires, encouraging them to grow and develop as leaders. The first conversation challenges them to think about their long-term career goals and not work for him in 18-24 months. The second conversation challenges them to think about the next level and adopt a leadership mindset. Kevin's goal is to create a revolving door of staff leaving for better jobs due to their development, reflecting a servant leadership mindset of adding value to others.
Watch the 60 second clip with Dr. Kevin Gazzara.
Have a great weekend and don’t forget to Innovate the human way
Jens
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