{"id":56110,"date":"2021-12-28T09:51:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-28T13:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=56110"},"modified":"2021-12-30T11:04:51","modified_gmt":"2021-12-30T15:04:51","slug":"importance-of-team-bonding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/importance-of-team-bonding\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Team Bonding (+Foolproof Strategy)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Why is it important to build strong bonds amongst your team members? What is the best way to increase team bonding in your organization?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/importance-of-teamwork-in-an-organization\/\">importance of team<\/a> bonding cannot be underestimated: it&nbsp;helps team members become closer, build trust, and strengthen team cohesion. Team bonding happens in situations that create a shared meaning for everyone present\u2014experiences that underscore a common mission. Creating such moments is a three-step process: 1) create a shared moment, 2) allow for voluntary struggle, and 3) reconnect members with their work\u2019s meaning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s explore each step in more detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-create-a-shared-moment\"><strong>Step #1: Create a Shared Moment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s human nature to constantly tune into the responses and emotions of a group and compare them to our own, synchronizing our reactions to the group\u2019s.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of our natural defining moments\u2014weddings, graduations, bar mitzvahs\u2014have a built-in social aspect because they\u2019re reasons to gather. The Heaths stress that engineered <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/defining-moments-in-life\/\">defining moments<\/a>, if they are to be as meaningful as these natural moments, need a similar built-in social aspect that allows group members to bounce their emotions off one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Creating a shared moment is your organization\u2019s opportunity to build a meaningful, memorable peak into the general flatness of your members\u2019 everyday tasks. <\/strong>Gathered together, they\u2019re met with the social reality of their impact and are surrounded by like-minded people that make them feel excited, supported, and connected to the cause. It\u2019s just not possible to capture this energy and convey the magnitude of an organization or movement via email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>The Importance of Team Bonding in Remote Work&nbsp;Dynamics<\/strong><br><br>Organizations across the world are increasingly turning to remote work as an option for their employees, but this presents a serious motivational challenge due to the lack of shared moments.&nbsp;<br><br>Researchers find that <em>most<\/em> employees don\u2019t find this setup appealing\u2014in fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/benjaminlaker\/2020\/08\/24\/working-from-home-is-disliked-by-and-bad-for-most-employees\/?sh=1151bb796734\">they found a significant decline in job satisfaction and employee motivation<\/a> among remote workers. Many employees attribute this to a lack of social contact: Without <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2020\/04\/how-to-keep-your-team-motivated-remotely\">the opportunity to meaningfully collaborate and chat with colleagues or see the impact of their work on clients<\/a>, the work experience becomes endless, disengaging flatness.<br><br>Though you may not be able to create an in-person shared moment for your remote employees, <a href=\"https:\/\/sloanreview.mit.edu\/article\/how-to-create-belonging-for-remote-workers\/\">the following tips can help you work on creating a sense of <em>belonging<\/em> similar to that fostered by shared moments<\/a>:<br><br><strong>Allow autonomy: <\/strong>Once a remote employee has proven their ability to deliver on your expectations, give them the same amount of autonomy that you\u2019d give to any of your office employees. This helps them feel like a true part of the team, rather than an outsider who needs babysitting.<br><br><strong>Include everyone: <\/strong>Many remote employees work in different time zones. Be mindful of everyone\u2019s work hours and ensure that decisions aren\u2019t made until everyone has had an opportunity to log in and give their input\u2014this reinforces the idea that remote employees are as important to the team as office employees.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Send packages: <\/strong>Remote employees are used to doing most of their work via email, so getting a piece of physical mail\u2014such as a thank you note or a package of company goods\u2014is a delightful surprise that reminds them that they\u2019re a valuable part of the team.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Set up ways to \u201cmingle\u201d:<\/strong> Remote employees don\u2019t have the opportunity to chat around the water cooler like office employees, so make sure they have spaces to casually chat and get to know one another\u2014such as virtual lunches or coffee breaks or Slack channels dedicated to fun chatter.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve created a shared moment that lends social reality to your members\u2019 efforts, you can build on it by offering up an opportunity for voluntary struggle.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-allow-for-voluntary-struggle\"><strong>Step #2: Allow for Voluntary Struggle<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Heaths explain that groups bond quickly when they face adversity together. You can see examples of this everywhere: Your chemistry study group becomes close friends after many all-nighters at the library. Fraternity hazing is a month of hell in exchange for brotherly bonds among your pledge class.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Shared struggle is a powerful bonding tool\u2014the Heaths discuss how it might bring together people who are already part of the same group, but studies have shown that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologicalscience.org\/news\/releases\/shared-pain-brings-people-together.html\">pain or struggle enhances bonding in groups of people <em>without<\/em> any shared identity<\/a>. Part of the reason for this is that struggle <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/tracybrower\/2021\/04\/04\/hard-times-make-for-stronger-bonds-and-greater-happiness-heres-why-that-matters\/?sh=31091670f73b\">naturally forces group members to ask for help and show vulnerability, which is a foundational element of relationship-building<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Heaths caution that you can\u2019t give your organization members just <em>any<\/em> struggle with the expectation that they\u2019ll feel motivated and connected to your cause as a result. They suggest <em>inviting<\/em> group members to the voluntary struggle. Your invitation should include three elements:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Participation as a choice: <\/strong>There\u2019s no sense of obligation to join\u2014members join solely because they want to, and there is no punishment for deciding not to participate.<\/li><li><strong>Autonomy:<\/strong> Participants can make their own decisions regarding their work.<\/li><li><strong>Meaningful mission<\/strong>: The members\u2019 struggle is connected to a larger sense of meaning.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This last point merits deeper exploration, as creating connections<strong> <\/strong><em>to the work itself,<\/em> rather than just between the people involved, is the third step to strengthening group connections.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strategy-3-reconnect-members-with-their-work-s-meaning\"><strong>Strategy #3: Reconnect Members With Their Work\u2019s Meaning<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how excited you are about the cause you\u2019re working for, it\u2019s all too easy to forget your work\u2019s meaningful big picture among the flatness of your day-to-day tasks. <strong>The Heaths urge you to strengthen a group\u2019s connection to the meaning of their work by focusing on cultivating their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/having-a-purpose-in-life\/\">sense of purpose<\/a> rather than trying to channel their passion<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your passion, your enthusiasm and excitement for the work at hand, is certainly not a bad thing. It is, however, very individualistic: Your enthusiasm depends largely on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/your-genius\/\">who you are<\/a> as a person and how much you enjoy the type of work you\u2019re doing. Because it\u2019s experienced alone and depends on the enjoyment of the work, passion can easily burn out when the work gets boring or the cause is meeting too many obstacles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Purpose, on the other hand, is a strong motivator\u2014especially in a group setting. Purpose is rooted in the feeling that your efforts (even if you don\u2019t particularly enjoy them) have an impact or some sort of meaning in something much larger than yourself. Cultivating a feeling of purpose in a group by showing members the impact of their work ties them together in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/sense-of-connectedness\/\">sense of connection<\/a> to something meaningful, and allows them to power through dull tasks or endless obstacles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>The Negative Effect of Chasing Passion<\/strong><br><br>In addition to being a poor motivator, there\u2019s no evidence that passion is a route to happiness. Most people believe that the only way to find a job you truly enjoy is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-find-your-passion\/\">find your passion<\/a> and follow it. This advice has been mainstream for years, and acts as the starting point for many career books such as Richard Bolles\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/what-color-is-your-parachute\"><em>What Color Is Your Parachute?<\/em><\/a><br><br>However, others argue it\u2019s not <em>good<\/em> advice. The \u201cpassion hypothesis\u201d has caused a decline in workplace satisfaction over the years: Studies cited in Cal Newport\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/so-good-they-cant-ignore-you\/chapters-1-3\"><em>So Good They Can\u2019t Ignore You<\/em><\/a> show that only 45% of Americans report being happy with their jobs, likely because they feel that they <em>should<\/em> be doing something that aligns with their passions.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-example-greenspace-volunteer-rally\"><strong>Example: GreenSpace Volunteer Rally<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To better understand how shared moments, voluntary struggle, and a meaningful mission can come together in a successful moment of connection, let\u2019s look at the example of GreenSpace.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GreenSpace (GS) is an organization that builds and maintains parks, playgrounds, and community gardens for underserved neighborhoods and schools in Detroit. They rely heavily on the work of volunteers for myriad tasks. When volunteers started putting in half the hours they used to, GS decided to create a defining moment that would reconnect volunteers with their mission.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-create-a-shared-moment-1\">Step 1: Create a Shared Moment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The GS founder went <em>all out<\/em> pulling together a volunteer rally.<strong> <\/strong>He rented out the Detroit Institute of Art; he filled the temporary exhibition gallery with photographs of people enjoying GS parks; he bussed in volunteers from all corners of the city; he hired caterers to make appetizers with vegetables from GS community gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-reconnect-volunteers-with-the-gs-mission\">Step 2: Reconnect Volunteers with the GS Mission<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The founder gave a speech about the triumphs of GS so far, current struggles, and goals moving forward. Then, an 18-year-old woman spoke about her experience growing up in Detroit and spending time in the safe space of a GS park and then revealed that she\u2019ll be studying urban planning at university. The energy of the volunteers was palpable\u2014being in a crowd of excited, like-minded people reignited volunteers\u2019 passion for the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-allow-for-voluntary-struggle\">Step 3: Allow for Voluntary Struggle<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To help with his goals, the founder presented the idea of a new Community Task Force. If interested, volunteers could sign up to run community events to advertise GS\u2019s work and mission, recruit new volunteers, and regularly survey community members for feedback and new ideas. At the end of the rally, there were <em>200 volunteers<\/em> signed up for the Community Task Force.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why is it important to build strong bonds amongst your team members? What is the best way to increase team bonding in your organization? The importance of team bonding cannot be underestimated: it&nbsp;helps team members become closer, build trust, and strengthen team cohesion. Team bonding happens in situations that create a shared meaning for everyone present\u2014experiences that underscore a common mission. 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