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In order for a team to work effectively, its members must trust their leader; otherwise, they will never be enthusiastic about a common goal, nor will they ever truly pull together as a team. On the other hand, a manager who does not trust subordinates will never provide them with enough space for independent work. This leads to micromangement and eventually frustration among team members. So how you can you, as a manager, build mutual trust and respect with your subordinates? Here are six tips.
According to the TED project blog, misunderstandings and lack of mutual trust are often rooted in the fact that people assume negative intentions in one another. Learn not to do that, and rather view your subordinates in a positive light.
You can never build rapport with your employees if you do not allow them sufficient room for their own initiative and independent work.
Be transparent in your communication. Do not withhold key information from your employees and keep your promises.
In relationships based on trust, there are no unspoken fears, hidden problems or skeletons in the cupboard. Therefore you must talk also about difficult topics openly with your team, even though it may be rather uncomfortable at the given moment.
Do not try to seem like someone who is perfect. If you make a mistake, admit it. You will thus come across more like a real human being and your subordinates will appreciate your honesty.
If you require your team follow certain rules, you must always serve as a role model. Therefore you yourself must always strictly follow whatever it is you are demanding from your employees.
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