Graham Zahoruiko's top methods for creating a collaborating work environment and encouraging colleagues to work together to complete their tasks.

1. Z A H O R U I K O . C O M
Creating a
collaborative
work
environment
Graham Zahoruiko

2. Create a clear
and compelling
cause.
When team members have something
they care about and believe, they will
be more determined to help the
company accomplish this goal at large.

3. Define roles and
responsibilities
Each team member needs to know his or her position and
the duties that come with that position. Each member plays
an important role, and to accomplish their goal, they must
come together and tie these tasks together. As such, this
goal turns an individual achievement into a bonded group
exercise that raises morale and camaraderie.

4. Use team
strengths
Everyone is good at something! Find
out what these strengths are and
utilize them. This way, each person is
completing a task that they can and
will do well, boosting morale, and
informs other teams who an excellent
resource is if they have a question
about a particular topic.

5. Practice inclusivity and
communication
Include teammates when making decisions, because it shows you value
their input and the work they are doing. It encourages open lines of
communication which the team can only benefit from. Having a short
team meeting once a week will keep everyone aware of their
teammate’s goals.

6. Be
accountable
Keeping your word by doing what
you say you are going to do
creates a stable relationship and
shows that you are a team player
and value your co-workers’ time.