Teamworks Tip
Find the sweet spot for team size
What’s the best size for most teams? Usually from five to eight members. If your team is larger than that, you should have a good reason why—and a clear idea of the unique contribution each person makes.
Make decisions visible to all
Does your team struggle with keeping everyone informed about decisions? Consider making a decision board in your shared workspace—a place where you can jot down what the key decisions were and why you made them.
Grant trust before it’s earned
Want to forge a strong duo with someone right off the bat? Don’t wait for the person to earn your trust. When you first begin working with a new person, bring the same tone and warmth you’d use with a trusted collaborator. Doing this in the beginning of the relationship usually creates a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Small force, huge shift
Is your team feeling overwhelmed? It’s easy to get paralyzed by big forces getting in the team’s way. Try attacking a smaller negative force instead—it can dramatically shift the team’s outlook.