A winning team is every employer's dream. Winning teams should be the only kind of teams allowed to exist and function. Those teams that make excellent pitches, get contracts approved, break boundaries, are innovative, set records and execute tasks on time are what we refer to as winning teams. Are you part of a winning team? How can you identify a winning team?

Characteristics of a Winning Team

• Steady improvement. Winning teams accept and acknowledge their shortcomings and are always striving to improve.

• Positive results- Winning teams are known for the number of positive results they bring to the organization.

• Creative- They are also creative and innovative. They are known for their ability to create paths where there were none.

• Focused/goal oriented- They always have their eyes on the goal. They do not lose sight of their objectives and refuse to be distracted at any point in time for any reason.

• Exemplary- They are role models.

• Collaborative - Members of a winning team are cooperative, they rely on the strengths of each other and make up for the flaws of one another.

• Excellent leadership and followership. Winning teams have excellent leaders and comprise great team players.

The Need for a Winning Team

A winning team gives you a spot among the high flyers in your niche. Asides from the pride and satisfaction that comes with that, it allows you to network more with those who are also flying high and this gives you a chance to improve and get better. It also allows your organization to grow and expand your business as you have become exposed to opportunities that you would not have otherwise.

How to Build a Winning Team

• Set clear expectations from the start: Let members know by what metrics their successes would be measured. Setting and reaching goals is easier said than done, but it is achievable. As the team leader or boss, be committed to keeping your team motivated and inspired.

• Hire the right fit:  People who are driven by ambition and have the desire and ability to be in at all times are the only kind of people you should have on your team. These people are always ready for a competition and would always give their best. Hiring the right fit has gotten easier.

• The performance of a team is as good as the team leader. Choose a strong and capable team leader

• Create a team made up of individuals with diverse personalities, training and background. This allows you to have a white range of opinions and ideas.

• Allow for mistakes and failures and then criticize constructively.

• Build trust with your employees. This creates a deeper sense of responsibility and your employees would not want to feel you.

• Create an enabling work environment. The workplace should be free from negativity and toxicity.

• Be skilled at delegating. You need to delegate effectively and avoid micromanaging your staff.

• Communicate clearly at all times with members of your team. Communicating is not always easy but you can get better at it. 

As an individual, develop a winning mindset. After all, you can achieve anything you put your mind to. Explore ways to create a winning mindset.

Be determined to succeed and put that energy into your team.

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