How to keep a team together
l always aim to establish and create a cohesive team that feels like a family, so that people have a sense of loyalty and commitment to their colleagues and the studio. Another goal is to always keep the motivation of the team at a very high level. I feel that It is important to provide opportunities for group members to become acquainted. One method that I use is eating together. I’ve always made a point of eating lunch with my coworkers as often as possible. It is amazing how this one little thing can impact a team. I also believe it is necessary to indicate the importance and value of the individuals and team. The people need to know how they are important to the studio. I always make it a point to acknowledge achievements and identify progress, to the person, the team, and studio wide.
Inevitably in a team, disputes sometimes occur ranging from minor differences in opinion, to fundamental differences in ideology. It is my job to handle such disagreements constructively, ensuring that the team remains focused on achieving its goals. I always encourage people to stand back from any disagreements and look at things objectively. By doing this, any differences between the team can be more easily resolved and possible conflicts can be avoided.
