Team building takes time. I had to join many jobs due to unavoidable circumstances like layoffs or short term contract jobs. Every time we join a new team it takes time to set up communication and work together to achieve a common goal.
Defining the role of team members can be the first step. It simplifies to understand team members exactly what they are doing & how they are helping to put together a bigger picture. In the filed I have been working explaining circuit by circuit helps apprentices understanding basics of the trade and divide the bigger picture into small steps.
Every time they complete a step they feel job satisfaction and are encouraged to learn more.
Effective communication must have two way communication instead of just instruction. Making sure every team members understand exactly what they are doing is way better than correcting deviations later. It not only saves time but also improves quality of product or installations.
It is true that everybody’s responsibility is nobody’s responsibility. Defining roles of team member assures they take responsibility of the part they are doing. It further needs double check conducted by supervisor to achieve done right the first time.
