For small business owners, team building is not just an event, it is a vital strategy that fosters unity, enhances communication, and ultimately propels the business towards its goals. In this blog we discuss how investing in team building can shift your perspective and lead to substantial growth in your small business.
Breaking Down Barriers
Small businesses often operate with tight-knit teams where every member wears multiple hats. While this can lead to versatility, it may also create barriers where successful communication is challenging. Team building activities break down these barriers by placing team members in non-work-related scenarios where they must collaborate to succeed. This can open areas of communication that can transfer back into the workplace, improving cooperation across different areas of the business.
Fostering Innovation Through Collaboration
Innovation requires diverse thoughts and ideas coming together from everyone in the business. Team building exercises that encourage mind-mapping and problem-solving in groups can reveal surprising synergies among team members. By working together, team members can come up with innovative solutions that they wouldn’t have thought of alone. This can change your perception as a business owner about how to approach problem-solving and creativity in your business operations.
Enhancing Employee Engagement & Loyalty
Employees who feel valued and part of a team are more likely to be engaged with their work and committed to the company’s vision. Team building can strengthen these feelings by showing team members that their wellbeing and development are a priority. Engaged employees are not only happier but also more productive, which can transform a small business’s work environment and outputs. As a business owner, witnessing this change can shift your approach from managing workers to leading a passionate team.
Building Trust and Empathy
Trust is the cornerstone of any effective team, and team building activities can play a pivotal role in establishing and deepening this trust. Activities that require team members to depend on one another or share personal insights can enhance mutual understanding and empathy. This heightened level of trust can lead to a more harmonious workplace where employees feel secure in taking calculated risks or expressing new ideas, knowing their team supports them.
Improving Leadership Skills
Every team member has the potential to display leadership, and team building activities can help uncover and develop these skills. For you as a business owner, observing your team in these settings can be eye-opening, revealing potential leaders who can take on more responsibility within the business. This realisation can transform your strategic planning, allowing you to delegate more effectively and focus on growth-oriented tasks for your small business.
Team building is more than just an escape from the day-to-day operations of your business. It is a transformative tool that can profoundly impact your approach as a small business owner. By investing in team building, you not only enhance the skills of your team members but also reshape your own strategic vision, encouraging a workplace culture that is seeking growth, innovation, and loyalty. Embrace team building as a regular part of your business strategy, and watch as it transforms not just your team, but your entire business.
About Jason Cornes
Jason Cornes is not just a business coach; he is an entrepreneur with over four decades of direct experience in launching and nurturing successful ventures with all the ups and downs. He holds a Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), accompanied by a background in counselling and psychotherapy.
Throughout his seven years as a dedicated business coach, Jason has brought a deeply personal approach to his practice. He understands the entrepreneurial path including its highs, its lows, and the relentless push for growth. Since shifting to full-time coaching in 2017, Jason has become an indispensable resource for a diverse range of clients, from up-and-coming freelancers to experienced executives across the world, helping them to drive their businesses to new and unexpected heights.
“I was inspired to book a business MOT with Jason as I heard other business owners say how useful it was for them. It might seem contrary to what is expected or even ironic that the owner of a firm of accountants, that look after and advise small business clients, albeit with a financial focus, would himself want a business MOT. The reality is that all of us can get ‘lonely in business’ and benefit from a fresh perspective and a safe space to explore what we really want for ourselves and our team and how we are going to achieve that. My business MOT with Jason took place over one month in which we had three meetings. I had the option to contact between meetings if I had a question, felt stuck or wanted to update Jason. Each meeting explored what is important to me and we agreed action points for which I was held accountable. I approached our first meeting with an open mind and quickly realised that Jason is very experienced in business and a great listener. I was able to explore with Jason what I really want for myself and my team and celebrate our strengths. Thinking strategically, we were also able to identify many tweaks, changes and improvements to enhance an already successful accountancy practice. I’m very much looking forward to working with Jason going forward and have already recommended several of my own clients for business coaching”
Kolos Tapler. Accountant. No 1 Accountants Ltd
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