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of tasks allows for better performance and 2.1 How to involve the team in
avoids frustration. defining and sharing collective
There are three main areas here that we want
norms, values and mission
to prioritize in order to address this chapter

and the question of priorities and objectives
within the same team in both remote and in- 2.1.1 Conceptual framework: How to
involve the team in defining and
office work environment.
- First of all, there is the will to share sharing collective norms, values
and mission
common norms, values and missions
Sharing collective norms, values, and
within the same team.
mission at work is essential for creating a
Indeed, if the efficient distribution of tasks
cohesive and productive workplace
seems fundamental, it can only be accepted
culture. When everyone in a team or
and understood if there is a good team spirit. organisation shares common goals and
That cohesion is achieved and that there is a values, it helps to ensure that everyone is
common will to succeed in a common work working towards the same purpose and in
and objectives. To achieve this, the manager or the same direction.
team leader must work on this cohesion by - Collective norms refer to the shared
relying on common standards, values and expectations for behaviour in the
missions agreed by all. workplace. These norms can include
- In a second axis, we will talk about the things like communication styles, work
cohesion between members of the same habits, and attitudes towards
team through common goals and teamwork. When everyone in a
workplace adheres to these norms, it
objectives.
can help to create a sense of unity and
As already mentioned at the very beginning of
shared purpose.
this chapter, having clear objectives to achieve
- Values are the guiding principles that
for one and the same team promotes
an organisation or team believes in.
cohesion. Each member is one with the others
These can include things like integrity,
and the objectives are both individual, with a
respect, and accountability. When
specific workload, and common, in that the everyone in a workplace shares these
involvement of each member allows the values, it can help to create a culture
common work to be completed. Thus, the of trust and mutual respect.
members of the same team work together,
support each other and relay each other
towards a common goal.
- Finally, the third axis will be about the
collective agreement.
This collective agreement refers to the notion
of everyone's willingness to work within the
same team. Indeed, the notion of agreement
also involves giving one's approval and
accepting a situation. The members of the
same team are aware and happy to be part of
the group.

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