Category Archives: Team Management

Role Clarity: 7 Ways to Set Crystal Clear Expectations With Your Team

by Kirk Dando April 27, 2016 Follow @kirkdandoApril 27, 2016 How do you set clear expectations for leadership at all levels, including yourself? The only way to set crystal clear expectations is to have absolute role clarity. Role clarity is not the typical job description. Here is how to give real role clarity to any … Continue reading Role Clarity: 7 Ways to Set Crystal Clear Expectations With Your Team

Trust and Why You Should Build it Amongst Your Team

by Beata Staszkow February 24, 2016February 24, 2016 “Employees are a company’s greatest asset – they’re your competitive advantage. You want to attract and retain the best; provide them with encouragement, stimulus, and make them feel that they are an integral part of the company’s mission.” Anne M. Mulchany former chairperson and CEO of Xerox … Continue reading Trust and Why You Should Build it Amongst Your Team

The Best Ways to Handle Social Media Misconduct on Your Team

by Young Entrepreneur Council February 24, 2016 Follow @YECFebruary 24, 2016 How do you approach a delicate social media scenario in which your team member posts something inappropriate to their personal social media? Do you immediately terminate them or work together to figure out what to do? 1. Be Clear and Concise The best teams … Continue reading The Best Ways to Handle Social Media Misconduct on Your Team

5 Clever Ways Companies Drive Sales and Growth with Virtual Teams

by Brenda Do February 24, 2016February 24, 2016 Some companies take their freelancer use to another level. Instead of just hiring freelancers to fill talent gaps or for isolated projects, these companies achieve their business goals by building virtual teams. The teams become part of the company’s business strategy to wow customers, maintain competitiveness, and … Continue reading 5 Clever Ways Companies Drive Sales and Growth with Virtual Teams

3 Ways to Stop Social Loafing In Cross-Functional Teams

by Rick Lepsinger February 15, 2016 Follow @onpoint_llcFebruary 15, 2016 People often take less accountability for individual and team performance when doing work as part of a group. This tendency, called “social loafing”, is well documented. In these cases, some of us may take advantage of a situation in which it’s harder to pinpoint responsibility—a … Continue reading 3 Ways to Stop Social Loafing In Cross-Functional Teams

Do Your Team Members Feel Valued and Appreciated?

by Peter Stark February 13, 2016 Follow @peterbstarkFebruary 13, 2016 Employee Engagement Survey statistics tell us that 72 percent of employees feel they receive adequate recognition, and approximately 65 percent of employees tell us they are fairly compensated. Those same statistics tell us the percentage of engaged employees is still hovering around 30 percent of … Continue reading Do Your Team Members Feel Valued and Appreciated?