As an introvert, I find the advice in the article, “Teamwork Skills Lacking? 3 Simple Solutions!,” by Sabrina Baker, quite refreshing. Introverts typically aren’t the ones at your business who are mucking up team-type tasks – the business’ environment is often at fault.

Baker goes on to explain that creating a positive, working team environment is simple and can be done in three simple ways.

Make certain you clearly define employees’ roles
When a group of employees gets together to work on a project, people can become easily confused about their individual tasks. Before the group starts to work, make certain that you clearly define every person’s role. Perhaps you could make a spreadsheet containing who is responsible for which job tasks.

Create a safe environment for your workers
Create an office that’s open to all ideas and concerns. That way, when you designate groups, everyone will already know not to shoot down or disparage other employee’s ideas. If a team member feels nervous about sharing ideas, he will automatically be uncomfortable when helping on a team project.

Quickly mediate disagreements
Disagreements happen all the time and they are especially prevalent in a team environment. If team members are unable to work together and solve a problem on their own, make certain to move in quickly to mediate the issue. Once the issues are mediated the group can get back on track and working!

Source: We now Next blog, http://www.weknownext.com/blog/teamwork-skills-lacking-3-simple-solutions

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