Working with a client recently on the perceived level of Trust in their team it was reinforced to me (and them!) how trust really is the oxygen which supports a team to work together effortlessly and successfully; and one of the most important factors for effective team-working.
If a team needs oxygen masks then employee engagement and contribution will be at reduced- additionally building trust with remote teams is an additional challenge.
Reflect if:
You and your team work in a culture where trust has been created over time, creating a working style which allows differences to be constructively and respectfully resolved and everyone feels OK whatever the decision made?
OR
Does your organisation have a culture of distrust which stops team members contributing with ideas , participating widely and openly sharing feedback.
Recognising.....
…. that a team does not trust their leaders or each other, is the first step in making a change. Indicators can be:
A team afraid to take risks
Poor Communication
Cliques or Silos
Micromanagement
Lack of development opportunities
Apathy for participation in company events
If any of the above resonate as a a Leader you can make an immediate impact by:
- Fostering communication: - do the team know how to get involved and communicate their ideas and thoughts
-Transparency: Be open, informative and transparent on changes, news and topics such as progress updates for projects
- One-One: Meetings with your team members regularly for a two-way discussion about their progress or workload builds relationships for both parties
- Collaboration: Foster a culture of collaboration amongst team members with group problem solving, projects or ideas development.
- Appreciative: Ensure your team know how much they are appreciated and why they are important to the team; no platitudes!
- Be a Leader: Whether innovating or problem solving identify your leadership style and the strengths and weaknesses that come with it: often being vulnerable makes you a stronger leader.
Would you like to talk about re-building trust for your team and as a result create highly effective results?
Book a call or drop me a line if this resonates and you are ready to make the change!
Qualified and Experienced Business and Personal Development Coach for c-suite and senior leaders ready to accelerate their growth - or ready to take a step back!
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