Building Strong Connections: The Secret to Effective Team Communication

Understanding your team’s personal and professional aspirations is critical to fostering a collaborative and motivated environment. When I start working with a new team, I prioritize getting to know each member deeply.

Here’s my approach:

📝 Survey Your Team: Understand where they want to be met, how often they want to meet, and their current progress.

🚀 Preserve Momentum: Ensure team members know they are not starting over, acknowledging their ongoing efforts towards promotions or new roles.

📂 Personal Files: Create a file for each team member with personal and professional details, enabling personalized one-on-one interactions.

🔗 Continuous Connection: Use these insights to keep conversations meaningful and progress-focused, fostering a connected and supportive environment.

By doing this, you create fertile ground for connectedness. When challenges arise, you’re already plugged in with each other, ensuring smoother navigation through obstacles.

How well do you know your team’s aspirations and personal stories?

Are you creating an environment where they feel supported and understood?

Hylke Faber

Connected Teamwork

Salesman on Fire

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