1. Recognize unique strengths of members
When managers assign employees to teams, they look for a mix of experience and abilities. The team should include at least one person who is skilled at each task the team must perform. Members need to make sure the right people are doing the right tasks.
How to match each team member’s strengths to a task:
- If one person is an excellent planner, she should help set up the team’s schedule.
- If another is a great writer, he should help draft the team’s report.
- Personality characteristics are important, too. For instance, research should be handled by a team member who is patient and detail-oriented.