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You can accomplish incredible results when you get the right people with a shared goal collaborating on a project. Effective collaboration and communication mean that projects go according to plan, exceed expectations, impress the clients\/big bosses, and everyone involved feels a sense of satisfaction and achievement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
You weren’t sure or didn’t notice things starting to go sour at first, but you are the team leader, and now you have a problem on your hands. Perhaps you’ve recently been promoted, inherited a new team, or you might have been working with this group of people for a long time, but it’s come to your attention that things are going awry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Hostile relationships among team members often snowball into more significant issues, disrupting the team’s efforts to produce and achieve. Breakdowns in communication may also increase employee anxiety, decrease job satisfaction and destroy rapport. As a result, conflict negatively affects individual, and team performance and negatively impacts the group’s productivity. Counter to this, supportive relationships lead to collaboration and understanding, increasing team members’ chances of resolving their issues and accomplishing their goals.<\/span><\/p>\n
You’re in a situation where your team members are at loggerheads with one another. The morale of the team is down, and productivity has hit a new low. So you have decided you need to do something about this and write to the team. How do you even begin? We’ve written 4 email samples we hope will help you out of this sticky situation.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Illustrations courtesy of Shutterstock.<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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\nDear Team,<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
I hope you are all well.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
I wanted to personally thank you all for your continued effort and hard work on this challenging project. The company appreciates that the current circumstances have stretched our resources, and I can say first-hand that I’m impressed with everyone’s resilience and professionalism.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
It has come to my attention that we are experiencing some communication difficulties among the team, I suspect due to our under-resourcing. While I can’t change this situation directly, I would like to know how to help.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
Please do not feel pressured to do so, (especially publicly) but would anyone like to offer their ideas about what they think would help them get their job done better and with ease?<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
Best,\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
[Insert Your Name]<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
People can tell when you’re only looking out for your best interests. Asking your team what you can do for them and what they think is causing the issues shows that you sincerely care and value their opinion. Often, lashing out, disrespecting others, and shifty behavior result from feeling unheard and fear of unmet needs. People behave in deprecating ways when they feel overlooked.<\/p>\n
If your team is underresourced and there is little you can do to get more resources, you’ll need to think creatively to get by until you are no longer under strain. Involving your team in this process by explaining the situation and asking how you can help may manage their expectations by providing context and reasoning and helping them feel more in control.<\/p>\n
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Email Sample 2 | Responding to Negative Feedback from Your Team<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nGood Morning Team,<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
We’re all aware of the growing tension amongst ourselves for the past few weeks. I understand and appreciate your suggestions as regards how we can improve things. I’ve also considered adjustments which need to happen to work better with the other teams.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
Upper management and I would like you to all to know that we’ve taken your comments on board and I will personally take the necessary steps to ensure we all feel that our input and time here is valued and respected.<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
Every team member’s wellbeing is my concern, not just as producing great work but also maintaining the integrity and upholding values. In turn, I ask that each of you be mindful of how your words and actions affect other staff members.<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
Lastly, I wanted to thank you for all your efforts, expertise and continued hard work in making this project a success.<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
Thank you,\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
[Insert Your Name]<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Sometimes management is to blame for the problems that trickle down to the employees. Other times this is not the case, but as you are in authority, you are responsible for leading by example. Take negative feedback with grace, whether it’s warranted or not. Reacting or feeling personality attacked will likely make the situation escalate.<\/p>\n
This email sample expresses to your teammates that their opinions are valued and that you are willing to make changes to make the workplace a happier and more productive place.<\/p>\n
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