AfricaSokoni Core Values: Team Spirit
The Collins English Dictionary defines Team spirit as: the feeling of pride and loyalty that exists among the members of a team and that makes them want their team to do well or to be the best.
At Africasokoni, the Team Spirit is encouraged, fostered and even nurtured. This is evidenced in how the team interacts, and how we genuinely care for each both in & outside the office. At AfricaSokoni, we see value in all our team members, we respect each other as peers and we definitely support each other when we face obstacles or failures.
Why is Team Spirit essential?
Team Spirit builds Mutual Trust
Trust is a strong foundation on which successful teams are built. When team members communicate with each other in an honest, meaningful way & also show intent to know each other personally within and outside work, it goes to show there is trust & respect within the team.
Team Spirit Improves overall perfomance
There is no ‘I’ in team. It might be a Cliche statement, but it rings true. The only way for any team to succeed is by leaning on each other in a healthy & respectful way to get the job done. It is trusting that, should one team member fall, the other team members are there to support and make sure that the goals of the company are being achieved seamlessly.
Team Spirit Boosts Creativity
A healthy work environment, friendly relations and motivated employees make for a very successful team. When the team feels at ease sharing their ideas & lets their imagination run free, creative ideas flow freely. Managers can nurture this by Conducting brainstorming meetings, assigning different tasks and creating different group projects to encourage the teams to work together a little more.
The importance of Team Spirit cannot be overemphasized, it is essential to the success of an organization. A dynamic team can perform at their best and have a high engagement level because they gel in well with each other and have a superior understanding of each other’s strengths and weaknesses.
How can Team Spirit be achieved within an organization?
Appreciate good work, openly.
Instill a culture of open communication
Promote Constructive Criticism
Take a personal interest in one another
Organize & participate in Social events
Be good vibes!
Practise camaraderie
How are you practising Team Spirit today? Let us know in the comments!
