Promote Regular Team Interaction

Although team-building retreats and special events can be great ways to kick off new team initiatives, the real work of building a successful team happens in the trenches. It is the day-to-day challenges of communicating, organizing, and reporting that determine a team's success. Team building is essential to ensuring that the office, department, or organization is as effective as it can be. Successful teams are characterized by interdependence, a quality that is built upon the foundation of trust, confidence, and a willingness to openly discuss strengths and weaknesses with respect to processes, projects, and the team itself. Team interdependence is fundamental precisely because each team member offers a unique perspective and skill set.