5 Ways To Improve Team Harmony

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1. Open door policy

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One of the key ways to make sure that every team member feels equally important to the process and execution of tasks is to have an open door policy.

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- With an open door policy, ideas, challenges, issues, and blockers can be tabled and be easily taken on board

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- There won't be any fear of being shut down for saying what is on your mind as a team member

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2. Acknowledge effort

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One way to ensure that constructive criticism is taken on board is to acknowledge whatever effort has gone the work done.

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- When effort is acknowledged the team member in question will be more open to taking onboard feedback than when being dismissed or ridiculed for whatever work was delivered.

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- When a good job is done and acknowledged, the praise from it will provide more energy and drive for every team member to keep pushing at their best.

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3. Create a sense of belonging

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Team members should be involved in the process of setting team goals, targets, and priorities.

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- Involving every individual on the team in the process of setting goals and priorities will add more drive.

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- The team’s targets are also their targets as individuals.

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4.  Respect works both ways

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Respect is a must for every team member, giving or receiving.

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- Respect goes a long way in building relationships and in turn harmony.

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- Everyone knows that they are respected so there is no fear of being unfairly treated.

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5.  Trust with words and actions

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For every task given, for every interaction trust has to be shown.

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- Knowing that you are trusted should be enough to drive each person to perform to the standards set.

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- Trust by default helps with pushing tasks and processes faster.

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In conclusion, every team member is needed to ensure that a team is pushing to the best of their abilities. Every team member is responsible for the team's rise or fall.

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