Team Management for Business Productivity: Part One
Clayton Menyweather • July 1, 2020
There are literally pages and pages and pages of hints and tips about managing staff on the internet. We have taken the best advice from these and rolled it into this three part series blog. Here is part ONE.
1 | Maintain good communication
Employees want to be kept in the loop about ongoing projects, goals, and deadlines, so it’s essential that you communicate well with them and inform them about goings-on within the organisation. It’s also essential that you encourage feedback and that your staff feel that they can approach you with any questions or issues they want to address, so making yourself accessible to your staff is critical.
2 | Build positive working relationships
It’s important to get to know members of your team individually, not only on a professional level but on a more personal level too. When you put the effort in to get to know a bit more about how your colleagues are doing and what they are interested in, it will build a much better rapport among the team.
3 | Acknowledge good work
Don’t be one of these bosses who only gives feedback when you’ve got something to criticise! By providing your staff with positive feedback it will help to build their confidence and encourage them to get more involved in the future, so it’s vital that you acknowledge their achievements and the effort that they are putting in. Encourage creativity and ensure that everyone is clear about what is expected of them.
4 | Be real
Your team doesn’t expect you to be superhuman, so if you’re feeling the pressure and need a helping hand, don’t be afraid to admit it and if you make a mistake, own up! By showing the human side of yourself and allowing your staff to get to know you a bit better, your team will feel more relaxed and comfortable approaching you.
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Last week, Clay had the privilege of participating as a mentor in the Celebrating Multicultural Youth Incubator Program, held at the Cobb & Co Museum in Toowoomba. This Queensland Government initiative supports young people from multicultural backgrounds to explore entrepreneurship and social innovation. In partnership with organisations such as Young Change Agents, the program helps students turn their ideas for a more inclusive world into real, impactful ventures through workshops, mentoring, and incubator events. Across two inspiring days, students from The Glennie School, Toowoomba Grammar School, and Downlands College showcased their creativity and passion as they developed and refined their social enterprise ideas. Clay worked closely with the teams, offering feedback and guidance to help them strengthen their concepts and business models.
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