iq management - creating a winning team mentality
TRANSCRIPT
“Whoever is winning at
the moment will always seem to be invincible.”
– George Orwell
A winning mentality is instrumental in the success or failure of any
project or task.A manager can directly
create this mentality.
01BE RESULTS
DRIVENMake sure your team never lose sight of their goals, this will keep them focussed on winning and being successful.If a project is broken down into smaller, more arduous tasks - regularly remind everyone of the main goals to keep them thinking positively about the task.
02Keeping your team focussed on incentives can help foster a winning mentality.If your organisation provides incentives or bonuses; don’t be afraid bring them up in meetings to keep it fresh in your team’s minds.
BE GOAL DRIVEN
03The manager’s attitude is extremely influential on team members, be a role model.Show a positive attitude and strong work ethic in meetings and around your team to show you are focussed and serious.
SET AN EXAMPLE
04Make sure your team’s input and talents are recognised.Take time in meetings to acknowledge contributions from individuals but make sure to give every equal recognition over time to make your team feel valued.
ACKNOWLEDGE CONTRIBUTIONS
05Strive to work with your team and understand the challenges they are facing and whether or not they are succeeding or if they need help.Regularly review your team’s work and provide support and guidance to any issues, this will help prevent problems building up that could affect their attitude.
ASSESS AND REVIEW
06Pick the right activity for your team, it can have great influence on morale and mentality.Asses the individual personalities of your team along with the nature of the projects to find the best activity to motivate everyone for the tasks ahead.
CONSIDER TEAM BUILDING EXERCISES
07Celebrate success as a team.Always make sure that an achievement by the team is celebrated by the whole team, either inside or outside of working hours - make sure their accomplishments do not go unnoticed.
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