Category: Interesting Readings
Work Under Pressure
In this article we tell you some tips so that you can lead your team effectively and help them work under pressure
5 Stages of Team Development
The 5 stages of team development (called the Tuckman Model) walks through the different phases of team building
Improve Group Dynamics
Can you improve group dynamics without fully understanding them? Well, probably not. First, let’s understand what we mean by team dynamics
Trust in the Workplace
Trust in the workplace is key to collaboration, increases motivation, and helps you achieve mutual success in your work
Assertive Communication
Assertive communication involves stating your feelings and needs clearly and directly while being respectful of others
Benefits of Group Work
The benefits of group work are many and diverse, and they also facilitate and promote people’s learning and development
Win-Win Agreement
A win-win agreement can allow both parties in an argument to feel that they have reached an ideal and satisfactory agreement
Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
Emotional intelligence in leadership is known as the ability to understand and manage one’s own emotions and those of others
8 Characteristics of Effective Teamwork
Problem solving, decision making, communication and interpersonal skills are part of the 8 characteristics of effective teamwork
Develop a Group Mindset
You should make team building part of a larger learning process so that your team can develop a group mindset
Speaking Concisely
Speaking concisely can be an important skill to have, especially in industries that involve frequent communication
Icebreaker Activities
As the name suggests, the various group icebreaker activities are designed to “break the ice” at an event or gathering
Groups Should Laugh Together
Groups should laugh together because doing so builds and strengthens relationships and trust, and improves teamwork
Empathic Person
An Empathic Person is a person highly attuned to the feelings and emotions of those around them. Are you an empathic person?
A Dialogue
A dialogue is a conversation in which free exchange of thoughts and ideas take place leading to new perspectives and insights
Reflection Leads to Learning and Growth
You should include reflection in your regular workplace routine because experience followed by reflection leads to learning and growth
A Glass Jar
It is not strange to see at New Year’s Eve dinners how some people perform spells with a glass jar to make their wishes come true
Benefits of Team Reflection
We may be busy doing daily work and responding to emergencies, but we’re missing out on the benefits of team reflection