2. Do you involve your team in key decisions?

It will bond the team and make them feel valued and more part of the team.

3. Does every team member know what the team goals and philosophy are?

Would I be able to walk in, drag one of your team off the phone and no matter who the are, they would know the answer to the above question?

4. Have your team members been trained in teamwork skills?

Do they understand what a team is? How they form? etc

What their role is within the team structure?

5. When was the last time you improved your skills?

Keep your leadership skills up to date with the very latest techniques.

6. Are your team meetings productive?

They should include updates, information and motivation.

Do your team members think they are worthwhile?

Give them a spring clean!

7. Are your communication channels effective within the team?

How do you know?

What processes do you have in place for updates etc?

8. Does your team have fun whilst at work?

What can you do to make their work a more enjoyable experience?

9. Have your taken the time to understand the values, likes, dislikes and needs of every team member?

Do you know what motivates every member of your team?

What their learning styles are?

Have you got a motivating and communication plan for every member of your team based around their preferences?

10. Can you point to specific innovations that your team has made in the past couple of months?

Are you innovating or simply doing things the way you’ve always been doing them and maintaining the status quo? Make sure to reward any attempts at innovation, even if the outcome isn’t successful.

Challenge team members to try new things.

Until the next time, take care of yourself

Live, love and laugh

Sean Mc

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