How can you improve an Under-Performing team?

• Know your team


  A team leader should know each individual member of their team - their personality, strengths and weaknesses.
• Tackle problems quickly


  Any issues within the team should be tackled quickly to prevent them further developing and leading to unrest or conflict within the team.
• Define roles and responsibilities


  Clear roles for each member of the team will help to prevent members from becoming 'passengers' or from taking over and becoming too dominant.
• Break down barriers


  Give the team opportunities to get to know each other and to work together as a team in order to develop their shared sense of responsibility and accountability. Team-building exercises may help to build trust and communication amongst team members.
• Focus on communication


  Communication is an essential element in any team and opportunities for regular and honest feedback and communication should be provided to the team. It is also important that each member of the group feels they have the opportunity and ability to put their own views and ideas forward.