As a business owner or manager how aware are you of your team members workloads, possible dilemmas or the stress that go with them? Many times, as managers or business owners we are so focused with our own workload that we fail to see when others need a helping hand. Oftentimes your staff will not … Continue reading
No matter what business you are in all business owners and managers want their workplace run more efficiently and more profitably. We usually expect problems and hope to avoid them in one way or another, but what if instead of just expecting problems to “Pop” up you gather your team and look for problems to … Continue reading
Morning huddles with your team are a great way to start your day! Tina@Toppractices.com Top Practices Virtual Practice Management Institute
A common mistake business owners or managers make when bringing together a work team is that all team members will fit together and function well right away. This just is not so, each team player needs to first understand what his/her purpose is as an individual player before they can move into a team position. … Continue reading
Team meetings or huddles are very important in keeping everyone on the team connected together. Often times what happens is only one person (whoever is leading the meeting) is the only one who gives input or direction during these meetings so in reality many of the team members can feel disconnected. It is important that … Continue reading
Changes at work can be challenging to say the least. For the most part employees like knowing what they need to do each day and how to get it done correctly. When restructuring job tasks are necessary due to growth or better methods of keeping the people who do the tasks involved in the process … Continue reading
Conflict is bound to happen at work, but there are advantages of it. Without it, nothing would change. If you are dissatisfied with how a system works and someone else thinks it is okay, if there were no conflict in opinion there would not be a chance to improve the system and create a positive … Continue reading
What do you mean there is no “I” in Team? We often hear the phrase, “There is no I in Team.” What does this mean? I think the implication is when you are working on a team no one can be “self serving” they have the good of the team in mind with what they … Continue reading
When was the last time you asked your coworker if they needed help? When was the last time that you told your boss or coworkers thank you? To show care and appreciation for each other at work is one of the greatest gifts we can give to one another. It makes our day and life … Continue reading
When a group of people working together realize that it is their combined knowledge and effort that makes the difference, they then are becoming real team. They understand that everyone on the team needs to be focused on the success of the team rather than their own individual success. They strive to work together for the overall common … Continue reading
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