4 Unique Working Styles: What's Yours? 10 Keys to Building Great Teams. Spread the team’s story, prioritise social skills, mix genders, build trust and more… Teamwork is more important than ever.
Failures in teamwork have caused accidents in nuclear power stations, planes to crash and businesses to fail. Many organisations are trying to do more with less by relying on the efficiency of teams. However, a collection of individuals doesn’t become a team just because it’s a called ‘a team’. There are a whole range of psychological processes that need to be nurtured to form a group that functions well together. While all teams are different, there are some universals that all teams need, or at least can benefit from. 1. Surely if you want to build a fantastic group, you put the smartest people in a room together? Not necessarily. In their study 699 people were observed working in groups of two to five. And this finding is not an isolated one. So it’s not about putting all the biggest brains together, it’s thinking about the social dynamic. 2. Yearly Review Questions and Tips. Is your life what you most want it to be?
At least every 3 months, step back and review the life path you are now on. Really put your life under a microscope and do an in-depth review. Then get out the telescope to raise your sights and shoot for a new horizon or new star. The Quarterly Smart Review Questions below focus on aspirations, holidays, life lessons, life purpose and on what is most important to you. TIP: Create and number 9 equal sized boxes on one page in your journal, one for each question. What was your peak experience or accomplishment over the last 3 months? Want more of these smart questions? How to Find Out If a Company is a Cultural Fit for You. Hiring Interns: Do's and Don'ts. Hiring interns for your company means more than just finding a pair of hands to get you coffee or feet to run your clothes to the dry cleaner.
Interns can be the future of your company, so it makes sense to hire the smartest and most capable workers. Last year, nearly 60% of interns were converted into full-time hires by companies. After all, interns learned the ropes through their experience. Think of it this way: You’re not just hiring a talented employee. By using your internship program as a talent pipeline, you’re also ensuring you hire field-tested workers. Hiring the best interns, however, isn’t always easy.
Worst: No University or College Connections Your intern talent pool will mostly be comprised of students looking to gain experience. This is why it’s important to build relationships with colleges and universities to nab the best intern candidates before your competition. Best: Video Interviewing Worst: Relying on the Traditional Hiring Process Best: Getting Creative Josh Tolan. Welcome to the Bossless Company.
Why I Run a Flat Company.
Culture. Policy Development. Fringes. Executive Team. Hiring.