Fredmund Malik, a famous American business consultant, once said that organizations built on trust are usually more solid and resilient, and can respond effectively to mistakes and get back on track quickly. At a time when companies are experiencing a massive labor shortage, stopping the brain drain has become a common problem for many human resources, and the ability to keep people in the organization is a major test. Therefore, for enterprises, it is crucial to create an atmosphere of trust within the organizational team. When employees have trust in the company and trust in the leaders, they will naturally be willing to stay in the organization and continue to work hard.
In many team building courses, the author has noticed that some teams have a natural and relaxed atmosphere, where members are free to express their opinions, and such a team with sufficient trust is usually closely related to the leadership style. When a team makes a mistake, colleagues share the responsibility for finding a solution. Employees have the courage to ask questions in a respectful and inclusive environment, without fear of being penalized for their mistakes. Of course, a team with enough trust is the foundation for success.
Patrick Lencioni offers an insight into what it means to have the trust that a team needs:True trust is when a member dares to present himself/herself unreservedly in front of others, without fear of ridicule or punishment, even when he/she is embarrassed or fails.This kind of trust allows the team to build a deeper and stronger relationship of trust, and gradually form a team that can treat each other honestly and make progress together.
To create such a team, you can start by working within the team:
I. Build opportunities for the team to get to know each other
After the meeting, leave some time and space for members to interact and share their lives and recent developments, which will in effect bring them closer to each other. This practice helps to break down team barriers and facilitate smoother team interactions.
Second, to disclose honestly to each other
The purpose of this interaction is to allow members to share what they can do better at work and what they have encountered in the past. Through this in-depth interaction, members can gradually get used to openness and mutual understanding in a stress-free manner.
III. Effective mutual feedback
Effectively utilizing the feedback given by others to help you break through your blind spots and make up for your weaknesses, and giving the most immediate and sincere feedback to each other will make the team stronger as a whole.
The three practices mentioned above are actually small things that can be continuously promoted in the workplace, but they have a profound impact on the atmosphere of trust within the team. Trust is something that is built up over a long period of time. Playing trust games can help, but it is not a long-term solution.
If you want the team to develop trust, but don't have a good time to arrange it, maybe you can try to develop it through activities.
Activity 1: Dragon Boating
Rowing a dragon boat requires the team to trust each other and listen to the rhythm.Make sure you are moving towards the finish line. Try to trust your teammates and work together. Only "trust" and "tacit understanding" are the keys to victory. Interestingly, the team's tacit understanding is even more evident in the dragon boat tug-of-war, which is not about size or strength, but whether the team moves in unison. Even if the team is petite in size, it will still win over the taller opponents if the team moves in unison.
Advanced Activity 2: Improvisation Workshop
Through simulating different communication situations in work and life, improvisation gives team members the opportunity to practice and open up a smooth communication channel, bringing them closer to each other through exchanges during the activity. In the experience, they can show their different selves, think differently, understand others, respect everyone's way of thinking, and give the truest feedback.
In the process of accomplishing tasks and achieving goals, there are many tests to be passed, and having enough trust in the team can be the best lubricant to build the team and help them to keep moving forward steadily. BuildA team atmosphere of trust and commitment.We believe that the team will be able to go to the next level.
