published: 02 Jun 2009
3 min read | website: www.ebr.com.au
We share almost a quarter of our entire week with our work colleagues therefore it is important to find ways to improve relationships between team members.
Having a strong team that works well together can make a world of difference therefore it is critical to have a successful team environment. When staff have a sense of belonging and experience growth as a team, they feel that their shared input is contributing to the overall success of the business and this results in higher levels of motivation and commitment. Encouraging teamwork should be a top priority for employers as the benefits include increased productivity in the workplace and happier employees who enjoy coming to work!
When organising a team-building event, it is important to involve your employees in the decision making process and to take on their personalities, needs and interests. Ask your staff to make a list of potential activities they would be interested in, sort through the options and come to some mutual agreement.
Suggestions:
- Fundraising events for charity
- A trivia night
- Tennis competition
- A picnic at a local park
- Rock climbing
- Cooking classes
- Gold tournament
When teamwork is encouraged, employees benefit in the following ways:
- Employees get to know each other on a more personal level
- Barriers are broken between colleagues
- New technical and interpersonal skills are shared
- Employees are aware of the importance of communication
- A relaxed atmosphere is created and employees feel comfortable around one another
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