Build a Happy and Productive Team at Work

If you’re in charge of a project at work, you’ll find that one of your most important priorities is to make sure your team is going to get along and get things done effectively. A happy and well-organized team is one that will excel.



i) Get to Know Your Team’s Members

• Take the time to really learn about everyone on the team. What is each team member like and what are they good at?


• Knowing your team’s skills and weaknesses is something that is important to keeping everyone happy and productive.

ii) Keep Everyone on the Same Page

• One reason good teams fall apart is that some members have information others do not or some members feel unequal to others.


• Remember that keeping your team briefed is an extremely important part of being a good team leader. Keep everyone up to date on the information that is available, and if it is not available, let them know why.

iii) Don’t Force Contrasting Personalities to Work Together

• Your team doesn’t have to be a second family. Trying to force all team members to get along can cause more trouble in the long run!


• Acknowledge that everyone doesn’t have to get along, but everyone must be respectful.

iv) Don’t Let Bad Apples Hold the Team Back

• It’s almost inevitable that you’ll have a member of your team who thinks they can sit back and let the rest of the group do all the work. If you find yourself in this predicament, don’t let it set the entire team back. If, after discussing the issue with the employee, they still refuse to pull their weight, remove them from the team and assign their portion to someone else.

• As the team’s leader, you may need to take on the extra work yourself, but at least it’s getting done and your team will appreciate and respect your efforts.

v) Be Respectful of Their Talents

• One of the most important things a team leader can do is to stand back and let talented people work. When you’re constantly hovering over their shoulder, you’re essentially saying that you don’t trust them to do their job. Have faith in your team!

vi) Reward Members for a Job Well Done

• One great thing you can do is to show your team how much you appreciate their efforts. Check with management, if necessary, to decide how you can reward your team so they know you appreciate their hard work.