Could these ideas help to energise your team?
Talking with clients a common theme is emerging – how to boost team energy levels. So we thought it would be useful to share a few simple ideas to help create a buzz within the team:
Take time out for a chat - It is easy to forget the benefit of those quick chats by the kettle, in understanding what is going on in people’s home lives right now. Letting them know you are interested will help grow your relationship.
Show your appreciation - A simple thank you from the boss, can go a long way to boosting motivation.
Recognise achievements - Rewarding work well done doesn’t have to be expensive, a free duvet day, £10 gift voucher or Cadbury’s variety pack delivered to their door, won’t break the bank but could mean a lot.
Introduce new formats to online meetings - Let’s face it we are all zoomed out at this stage, so try using the chat & reaction features more to encourage engagement, or try out new channels with breakout rooms for small group discussion.
Invest in teambuilding development sessions. – We are great fans of Insights, as it is a fun programme benefiting the business and personal development. The sessions help to develop greater self awareness of differences in personal energy levels and approach, which supports better collaboration across the team.
Encourage time away from the screen – Switch video calls for phone calls, so you can walk & talk or plan screen timeout’s across the team where no one is tempted to squeeze in yet another catch up.
Build flexibility into daily work patterns, to help people balance their time and energy levels. Home schooling, older parents needing support or the dog excited to go for a walk, are adding to the pressure people are feeling working at home.
Encourage upward communication – its easy for people to become disconnected from the business, with not working face to face. Creating easy ways to capture ideas for new innovations / feedback which is then shared across the wider team will help colleagues feel involved in the future of the company.
Create mini communities to combat feelings of isolation – for all the extroverts in the team, encouraging group work and project work will help those feeling isolated, create momentum and lift the energy levels of those who need the support of others to thrive.
Whilst some of these tips may not be right for your business or team, this shouldn’t stop you trying new things to re-energise yourself and your team. Get their input into what they want to do differently too, after all we grow and learn from new experiences, even if those changes don’t lead us where we thought they would !
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If we can be of help to you or your business, or bring a fresh source of energy to the team, please do let us know [email protected]