In the high-stakes, fast-paced world of the restaurant industry, a good team makes the difference between success and mediocrity. Teams are the engines propelling innovation, efficiency, and resilience. A cohesive team not only accomplishes more, but also fosters a sense of belonging and shared purpose, leading to increased job satisfaction, better employee retention, and consequently, a more successful establishment. You play a critical role in your team. How can you make sure that your TEAM WORKS?

T - Trust and Support (including Positive Reinforcement and Encouragement): Fostering a culture of mutual trust, concern, unconditional support, and regularly complimenting and encouraging team members. Treating failures as learning experiences.

E- Empathy and Effective Communication: Ensuring clear, honest dialogue and striving to understand communications from others’ viewpoints.

A- Accountability and Reliability (including Detail-Oriented and Promptness): Owning tasks, being dependable, consistently contributing to the team's success, and paying attention to details.

M- Mastery of Skills (including Adaptability and Flexibility): Committing to continuously mastering skills relevant to one's role and being open to change and adjusting roles as needed.

W-Win-WinOrientation (including Collaborative Problem-Solving): Seeking solutions beneficial for all team members and leveraging collective wisdom to find innovative solutions.

O- Openness to Feedback (including Constructive Feedback and Conflict Management): Promoting a culture where feedback is embraced, valued for personal and team development, and working through conflicts openly and respectfully.

R- Respect for Diversity (including Self-Awareness and Observational Skills): Valuing individual differences, involving everyone in decision-making processes, and being conscious of one’s impact on the team.

K- Knowledge Sharing and Role Understanding (including Vision and Objective Alignment): Understanding the importance of one's specific role within the team, sharing knowledge, and committing to the team's collective goals.

S-Supportive Collaboration (including Proactive Assistance): Going beyond one's defined role by proactively identifying and addressing team needs even if outside your role and offering assistance with

Make sure your TEAM WORKS!
Characteristics of Great Team Members
Steve Weiss, Leadership Specialist - Transformational Leadership Academy