As an entrepreneur having a strong
team culture around you can help you achieve your set goals in record time. Being in the right team can make work fun. The right team is built around a strong culture. Therefore, having a strong team culture can not be overestimated. Successful companies like Google, Apple Inc., Microsoft, Amazon, etc are built around strong team culture.
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If you own a big
business or small business or you belong to a team, it is expedient that strong team culture is developed. In this article, I look at 8 steps towards building strong
team culture.
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Define Your Team Culture
When you gather your team, define your culture to them. Tell them what is expected of them when relating with one another. Tell them that your culture is all about mutual respect and a positive mindset within and outside the workspace. Let your team culture facilitate team collaboration and synergy.
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Learn From Others
It’s advisable to learn from successful companies with strong company culture. Get a template from them. Never remain stagnant in your team culture approach, evolve by learning from others. I recommend Google, Zoom Video Communications, Microsoft, etc.
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Determine The Tone Of Team Culture
Use your personality to build your team culture. You can use your personality to determine the tone of your team culture. Most often, successful leaders fuse their mentality into their team. A successful leader who is innovation-driven, self-disciplined, and energetic can end up building the same innovative and energetic culture in his team.
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Define The Core Values And Mission
Define the core values and mission of your team. Define your personal values. Define the qualities you look out for when hiring. Define what you can’t tolerate. These values will guide their and your actions.
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Define Your Expectations To Your Team
What do you want them to be, at all times? For example, they must be punctual at all times. They must be courteous at all times. They must be committed at all times. When expectations are clear, everyone falls in line.
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Ensure That Your Team Are Well Cared For
This is the best part of building a strong team. When you take care of your team, they will take care of your business. Ensure that the policy of ”act of kindness” is strong and alive in your team. Furthermore, giving every member of your team a sense of belonging can make your team a formidable one.
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Treat Everyone As A Leader
When your
teammates are treated with a level of respect or being seen as fellow leaders, they will work with a sense of independence and autonomy which breeds a free flow of ideas and innovation.
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Define Everyone’s Role
Let each team member know his/her role and responsibility in order to facilitate the smooth running of the day-to-day business. Let boundaries be stated and respected among team members.
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