Walter Okpala: What happens if you discover that some workers do ...

Walter Okpala: What happens if you discover that some workers do ...: In the last post, I asked a question regarding your reaction if you discover that some of your subordinates do not like working in teams. T...

What happens if you discover that some workers do not like working in teams 2?

In the last post, I asked a question regarding your reaction if you discover that some of your subordinates do not like working in teams. This is a problem many companies face. In many cases, the leaders of the teams take the wrong action. Examples of the decisions taken are demition, punishment of the disobedient, or picking them for revenge. But, what are the right proceedures to follow in this case?  

     According to specialists, a leader should firstly identify those individuals who do not like working in teams. Jack Welch, the famous former CEO of GE, recommends verifying the ability of those who do not like working in teams. He says that these individual contributors with exceptional skills should not be wasted. Instead, he recommends keeping them outside the teams in as much as they bring the required results. Other specialists even recommend having meeting with them to find out why they do not like working in teams. However, these recommend giving the group supervised autonomy so they do not become disaggregator in the organization. They can be trained through coaching in order to reduce resistance to teamwork.

      

  

Walter Okpala: What happens if you discover that some workers do ...

Walter Okpala: What happens if you discover that some workers do ...: It is known that every organization spends a lot of money on training its staff about teamwork. However, some people do not like working in...

What happens if you discover that some workers do not like working in teams?

It is known that every organization spends a lot of money on training its staff about teamwork. However, some people do not like working in groups or teams. The question is therefore: what should a leader do if he or she discovers that some of the subordinates do not like working in teams? How should he or she proceed about this? Should a leader fire those who cannot work in teams or should he tolerate them? What happens to those who obey working in teams? 

     If you are a leader, think about this question and make a comment on how you should deal with the problem.  

Walter Okpala: The challenges involved with working in teams

Walter Okpala: The challenges involved with working in teams: What are the challenges involved with working in teams? Make a list of the ones you remember.

The challenges involved with working in teams

What are the challenges involved with working in teams? Make a list of the ones you remember.

Walter Okpala: How can you lead your team to success 3?

Walter Okpala: How can you lead your team to success 3?: In my last post, I mentioned motivation or excitiment as the most important quality of a leader towards making his or her team reach the su...

How can you lead your team to success 3?

In my last post, I mentioned motivation or excitiment as the most important quality of a leader towards making his or her team reach the success desired. Towards the end of the post, I threw the question on how a leader can make this happen. 

     In order to excite or motivate your team, you need to find out what motivates each individual in the team. That leads you to understand the psychology of each individual. A leader can do this by using a powerful observation mechanism, especially if the leader has been with this team for quite some time. Working with the same people for a long time can give you an idea what motivates each one in the group. If you are a new leader, you need to have training in work/labor psychology. You need to have this knowledge because you are dealing with human beings. Human beings have needs and emtions and it is the responsibility of a leader to understand them.

     However, different individuals have different needs and emotions. Excitement of some people can be turned on by recognizing their achievement. Others can be excited by giving them financial incentives, while others can come through promotion or by allowing them to travel in order to meet their loved ones. There are still other group of workers who are excited if they are given the scholarship to study. Whatever it is, a leader needs to have this information, either by interviewing them one-on-one or by engaging in changing positions-type of reality show.

     It is understandable that not everyone who demands promotion should receive that, however, a leader must show interest in the subordinate´s concern. You can do that by telling them the possibility of that happening or that you have submitted their names to your superior who is responsible for that. What is wrong with some leaders is they do not show concern about their subordinates´concern or respond them in a nonchalant form. If a leader does not show interest, he or she can lose talents in the team to the competitor. Think about it!               

   

Walter Okpala: How can you lead your team to success 2?

Walter Okpala: How can you lead your team to success 2?: In my last post, I provoked you by asking the question on how one can lead his team to success. In order to answer the above question, we s...

How can you lead your team to success 2?

In my last post, I provoked you by asking the question on how one can lead his team to success. In order to answer the above question, we should first understand the function of a team leader. A team leader can be a coordinator, manager, director, or a vice president. Irrespective of the position in the hierarchy, the fucntion is the same. The main role of a team leader is to motivate his subordinates. In other words, a leader should have the ability to excite his subordinates so they can bring the best out of them. If you are occupying this position, you should understand that successful result can only be achieved if your team is excited and not when they are happy. Ordinary happiness cannot make one go extra mile. 

     Since motivating or exciting your team is the key to success, a leader should therefore look for a way to do that. So, the second question should be: how can I motivate or excite my team in order to reach the level of success I desire?      

     Exciting your team needs knowledge of psychology. How does this play out? We shall examine ways in which a leader can motivate his team in the next posts. So, watch out!