Answer to Question #189393 in Management for Qaasim

Question

It is expected that employees must work in a team or group and help each other. How you consider this philosophy? During project execution, when work will start happening, there will be conflicts between team members and also stakeholders. As a project manager, how will you manage conflicts? Also, if you find yourself working with a team that is not motivated, how do you keep yourself motivated and motivate others?

Answer 1

Teamwork is important as it enhances unity in the workplace by fostering loyalty and friendship. Also, including teamwork strategies improves work productivity and efficiency. Working in groups also enables learning from one another’s mistakes, thus provides great learning opportunities

To effectively manage conflicts, some measures should be taken. Diagnosis of a conflict is essential, which begins with an assessment of the situation. Minimizing and neutralizing the conflict follows.  Also, respecting differences should be encouraged as opposed to influencing.

Some steps are taken to help in motivation. These are; setting goals, empowering people, providing support, defining and communicating the vision, showing value and appreciation, knowing the employees, and encouraging professional development and growth.