An effective team comprises of people who are working towards achieving a common goal. They hold themselves accountable and complement each other’s skills. However, an effective team can easily become dysfunctional.
Team members can suddenly become undervalued, competitive, and overwhelmed. It goes to show that there’s a problem somewhere. Distrust, lack of commitment, and communication barriers can cause dysfunction.
Sometimes, it could be neglect on the part of leaders. Many team members feel insecure and unappreciated. They should be allowed to voice out their opinions and be given tasks that match their skills. Here are 7 steps to help you turn around a dysfunctional team.
