Five questions you should ask your team every month

Teamwork is based on mutual cooperation and trust. Each team member should have confidence in the abilities of the leader and vice versa. Each member should be able to delegate work and help each other. When interacting with the team, the manager should consider being a person who motivates and encourages the employees. To increase each team member's satisfaction and productivity, you need to communicate with them systematically and talk about major problems or achievements.

Here are five questions you should ask your team members every month

How can I become a better leader? / What else can I do to better manage our team?

This question will help your employees improve their self-esteem, make it easier for them to communicate with you, and they will be willing to share ideas. This question also shows that you are prepared to be open and self-critical.

Note* - such questions may seem suspicious to your team, as you seem to be in a vulnerable position; but just this is an important trait for a leader. Approach it with an open mind, and with a desire - to grow as a manager, and you are sure to hear valuable insights in return.

What can we improve about our product/service?

Statistically, 21% of employees say that if they have ever had an innovative idea, they were reluctant (afraid) to voice it because of an uncomfortable work environment.

If you ask such a question, your team will feel empowered, they will want to come up with new ideas, and they will be much more motivated during the implementation phase. This approach will strengthen the link between the team's efforts and the company's success.

Note*- When you hear a terrific new idea, immediately share your thoughts with a team member. Be sure to share the idea you hear with the appropriate staff member or link directly to your team member.

What can we do to improve our team culture?

This question will reveal a problem that you may have but don't know about. It will also make your team members feel that there is more to the job than just completing a task. This question will help to increase employee engagement because they will feel that you care.

What teamwork can we do together?

Teamwork is essential for building a strong team. Teamwork helps employees to get to know each other better, and then to better help each other in the process of getting the job done.

What (or who) is our team missing?

Statistically, 26% of employees say they don't have access to intangible resources such as training or relevant data.

In many cases, the solution to this problem may be simple, but employees aren't talking about it. Your approach will help you solve the problem and further develop your team.