Communication and Team Building

Communication and Team Building
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Communication and Team Building
For a successful team to thrive, it is critically important to identify norms within the team. Norms are standard rules and guidelines that define and direct the team's communication and interaction (Roberson & Perry, 2022). Identifying team norms is a perfect way to prevent conflicts within the team and provide a clear direction on the expected individual behavior. Additionally, they facilitate making effective decisions and the absorption and assimilation of new members (Roberson & Perry, 2022). When identifying team norms, every member must know the sole purpose of establishing the norms. All the members must agree to gain solidarity and unity in the process.
Clear team communication is essential during the formative stages of a team. First, clear communication improves the engagement of all members of the team. All members gain clarity on their roles, and their satisfaction increases, leading to increased engagement in the team's activities (Marlow et al., 2018). Secondly, clear communication enables and fosters a productive and collaborative team. The members can feel free when engaging in teamwork and team building (Marlow et al., 2018). Consequently, the risk of conflicts and misunderstandin...