Little things you can do that grow team camaraderie
Hi readers,
There are some little things you can do to grow your team and make your team stronger. These little things can really have an impact as your team experiences trials and tribulations in their business. Some of these little things you can do to grow your team camaraderie might be the difference between a team member giving up or sticking with it.
Let’s face it. There will be some times when people struggle. They might have a problem with a customer or distributor. Maybe they have a problem with a check. Maybe they have a team leader drop out. Maybe they just hit a wall and don’t know what to do next. These little things you do to build your team camaraderie now can have a lasting impact and give someone the confidence to keep on going.
On our team we’ve been focusing on little things to make our existing group stronger. We’ve been focusing on having little team events where people can get to know one another. New team members can have a little one on one time to interact with the top distributors. Team members discover that their leaders are available to work with them and help them. They build confidence and when problems happen they’re more likely to go to their upline for help instead of giving up.
Some of these little things you can do are simple get togethers after your company events. When our company hosts an event we always plan a get together with our team. At our company convention we host a team party where we rent a room, have catering, a dj, team awards etc. At smaller events we do smaller events like a BBQ or a getting together a group of people to go out to dinner after the event. We can also host these kind of events on our own even if our company isn’t doing events in our area. These events build team spirit.
We’ve also done bigger events like bus trips and recently we did a cruise. Don’t try these kind of events until your team grows and you begin to make some money from your business. Some of these things can cost you significantly. Your bus company or cruise ship may want you to guarantee them a certain amount of money and if you don’t get enough passengers you’re on the hook.
Don’t get discouraged when you first host an event and your turn out is less than expected. What happens is the momentum builds. People hear about how great your event was. The next time you have an event more people will want to join in the fun.
On the cruise we just did we only have 20 team members go on the cruise with us. That’s ok though. We had a great time and got to know some team members better. I got to spend a little quality time with some new leaders and share some tips with them. We got a lot of great photos and as our other team members see the photos and hear our stories they will want to come with us next time. Maybe next time we have 60 or 80 people on the cruise. The next year we will have 200+.
Not only will your existing team members want to be involved next time, but you may attract some new team members as well. People who might be interested in your company may choose you simply because your group has more of a team atmosphere and has a lot more fun than everyone else.
Momentum is important. Your persistence is a key factor. Growing a team is like growing a plant. You have to water the seeds and take care of them plant. Once it sprouts you still need to spend time nurturing, watering, and pruning your plant. Don’t forget to nurture your team once you’ve sponsored them. Keep growing and strengthening your team.
What kind of events do you do with your team?
- Ben Fitts
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