3. Focus on similarities
It’s more productive than focusing on differences between team members. Shifting attention to what you share builds trust and rapport.

4. Attend training or seminars as a team
This is much more powerful than attending as individuals, boosting the performance of the whole team.

5. Create a team ideas book
Use it to jot down ideas for improving service, developing new products and solving problems. Then take it to team meetings and find ways to turn thoughts into actions.

Read more about it

Senge, P, Kleiner, A , Roberts, C, Ross, R & Smith, B: 1994 ‘The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook’

My favourite book on teambuilding was first published in 1994, yet it remains a relevant and useful resource for team leaders. The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook is full of practical tips, team activities and sage advice on how to inspire team success.

You’ll also love the stories and short essays this book contains. These bring to life Peter Senge’s principles of ‘organisational learning’ and show how easy it can be to harness the power of teamwork.