Team Building in HRM

 

Team Building in HRM




Introduction

The process of bringing people together to form a team is known as team building. Establishing a strong, cohesive team that collaborates to achieve a common objective requires team development. Organizations, sports teams, and educational institutions use a variety of team-building exercises and strategies to help their staff and students see one another as members of cohesive units that can collaborate to achieve better results

 

Importance of Team Building

Teamwork and employee involvement are essential components of any successful company. Disengaged workers don't feel a connection to their company or their work. They keep their enthusiasm and inventiveness from the team because they feel unappreciated. In the worst case scenario, a disgruntled worker could cause problems for the team and compromise its effectiveness. It is your responsibility as an HR specialist to identify strategies for dealing with an employee's and, occasionally, a team's or department's lack of engagement.

 

 Team Building Process & Strategy



 Depending upon the goals, resources available, time at disposal, budget etc team building is done. It is similar in principle but varies from company to situation to other requirements

 

  •          Define Objectives: The first step in the team building process is to identify the final objective or goal which needs to be achieved. Based on this, other criteria like team members, tasks, budget etc are decided

 

  •        Evaluate Current Output: The second step in the team building process is to understand the current output and the gap which is there in meeting the final objectives. This shows the extra efforts needed to achieve the final goal

 

  •      Design Activities & Tasks: The next step involves designing tasks and activities which would help in reaching the final goals.

 

  •         Identify Individuals: The fourth step in the team building process is to identify individuals or employees based on their skills, experience, education etc who would be able to execute these tasks.

 

  •     Training of Members: Once the individuals are identified, training and development of these people are done with a clear understanding of each one’s roles and responsibilities.

 

 

  •        Monitor Team Effort: The next step in the team building process is to closely monitor the team effort, their behavior etc.

 

  •     Evaluate Team Output: The final step in the team building process is to evaluate and see the overall output of the team and compare it with the original objective which was set.

 

Team building can lead to:

·         Good communications with participants as team members and individuals

·         Improved unit productivity

·         Team members motivated to achieve goals

·         An environment of cooperation and collaborative problem-solving

·         Increased levels of job satisfaction and commitment

·         Improved levels of trust and support

·         Employees working well together

·         Healthier operating policies and procedures

 

Signs that Signal a Need for Team Building

·         Reduced productivity

·         Conflicts among employees

·         Misunderstanding about assignments and duties

·         Decisions not carried through properly

·         Apathy and lack of involvement

·         Lack of initiation, imagination, innovation

·         Complaints about employees

·         Unproductive staff meetings

·         Negative reactions to the manager

 

 

Conclusion

Team building is an invaluable resource for organizations seeking to enhance productivity and cultivate a positive work environment. It promotes collaboration, problem-solving abilities, and knowledge-sharing among team members, resulting in increased productivity and improved overall team performance.

 

References

K Swan, M. (2012, April 17). Porkinformation gatway. Retrieved April 13, 2024, from Porkinformation gateway: https://porkgateway.org/resource/managing-human-resources-team-building/#:~:text=Team%20building%20is%20a%20constant,respect%20one%20another's%20individual%20differences.

mbaskool. (n.d.). mbaskool. Retrieved from mbaskool: https://www.mbaskool.com/business-concepts/human-resources-hr-terms/8858-team-building.html

pappas, C. (2021, July 11). elearning industry. Retrieved April 13, 2024, from elearning industry: https://elearningindustry.com/hr-team-building-guide-secrets-to-improve-team-dynamics-and-boost-employee-morale

Teambuilding Hub. (n.d.). Retrieved from Teambuilding hub: https://teambuildinghub.com/team-building/use-cases/hr-remote-hiring-and-onboarding/

 

 

 





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