Training 001 | Page 45

Do. Avoid. Consider.  Some Things to Do  Promote an active learning climate for the team  Try to relate the team building strategies to the team’s work  Don’t be afraid to experiment with new strategies  Constantly evaluate both your output and your process. In short, ask regularly, "How are we doing?  Some Things to Avoid  Being aggressive -- instead of assertive  Failing to let others express their opinions  Inadequate planning  Some Things to Consider  Encouraging teamwork means making a commitment, and requires practice. The process is not instant and take some time, so be patient. Do not be discouraged by mistakes, learn from them.