What do teams need most?

Teams are complex systems of individuals with different personalities, backgrounds and ways of working. Managing a team requires a lot of skill, and this article aims to give you a better understanding of what teams need most to function well. 

A strong team is the foundation of success for any productive and high-performing business. To build a strong team, there are a number of things needed.  According to Harvard Business Review, no matter the size of a team, the four things it needs to succeed are:

• A meaningful common purpose

• Specific performance goals

• Commitment to how the work gets done

• Mutual accountability

One of the qualities of a successful team is that they communicate well with each other. Communication is essential for keeping track of progress and working together efficiently on tasks. Poor communication can lead to crossed wires, which can mean work is left incomplete/incorrect or conflicts can arise. Another quality is that a strong team set goals and focus on results. They know what is expected, have a clear direction and aim collectively to achieve it. Furthermore, each team member contributes their fair share and know what their responsibilities are. Team members offer each other support and get support from the company. They can also access the appropriate resources. Also, there should be a clear hierarchal structure. The team looks to their team leader for motivation and to stay updated. Strong teams are also organised. Though each individual should be responsible for organising their own workload, management should monitor progress.

Source: The Undercover Recruiter

How PIQNIC can help you achieve a strong team

PIQNIC is a platform that brings together teams, information and processes. PIQNIC has carefully considered the challenges that teams face and have worked on a solution for the past 20 years. While the platform cannot build your team for you, it can certainly facilitate team collaboration in a way that makes team management so much easier. PIQNIC can help your team in the following ways: 

1. PIQNIC facilitates communication through the platform, improving team communication. 
2. Goals and deadlines can be set within the platform, for all team members to track progress.
3. Responsibilities are assigned within the platform and everyone can see the progress and tasks assigned to each team member.
4. Team support and resources are readily available, with documents and communication in one place.
5. Responsibility for roles can easily be assigned and decisions can easily be made on the platform. Permission controls remove confusion and protect your information. 
6. Updates and progress tracking is simple and visually represented. 
7. The organisation of tasks and progress tracking is simplified.

As with a mountain climbing team, the tools your team uses can be just as essential for success as the individuals involved. To learn more about how PIQNIC can assist your team to be successful, book a free personal demo with one of our experts now.