Have you ever showed up to a companywide meeting, looked around, and realized how little you know about what your coworkers in other departments do every day? (And come to think about it, they’re probably wondering the same thing about you.)
Here are suggestions on how you can increase synergy in your workplace.
What's your Objective. Even though everyone may have different roles within the organisation that sometimes seem to compete with each other. Your leadership team needs to make everyone aware of what your organisation' goals and objectives are, and those goals and objectives need to be crystal clear, communicated frequently, and reviewed regularly.
Communicate. Be transparent in sharing information about what you do, and ask questions to find out more about your colleagues and their roles. After all, most people love to talk about themselves! And don’t wait for an emergency to try to build those relationships. Schedule regular meetings and trainings with different departments to talk about how you can help each other in meeting your goals.
Technology helps to share information. This is amazing to share information that everyone is on the same page. Software products like Remote Property Manager and Space Profile are designed to encourage collaboration by providing consistent property data that can be accessed by multiple users across the organisation, eliminating any confusion that can cause disruption in the workflow.
What's your contribution. Great ideas can just as easily come from a brand-new employee as they can from a seasoned executive. Let everyone know that it’s OK – and even encouraged – to bring new ideas to the table. Perhaps it’s implementing a new software solution. No matter whether their suggestion is utilised or not, make employees feel comfortable coming forward and rewarded for taking initiative.
Have fun. Try to bring in elements of fun whenever you can. At your next staff meeting, ask a question that helps the team get to know each other better. For example, at one of our recent meetings, we talked about our favorite travel destinations. Host holiday potlucks. Start a wellness program, and don’t forget to include your remote workers in the fun as well. It’s a sure way to increase morale and make people enjoy coming to work.
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