Enhancing team collaboration and communication through team-based training

Good communication is at the heart of creating a community that is more productive and more tolerant of each other – whatever the setting. In a business setting however, it can be hugely beneficial in terms of productivity and output, as well as making somewhere a more pleasant place to work.

With this in mind, team-based training is something many employers have implemented to foster a more successful workplace. These can be done in a variety of ways – they could be virtual sessions to include remote workers, training days in the workplace to get everybody together in person or away days outside the office to encourage further socialisation beyond the training session.

The end goal of team-based training, whatever that looks like, is to create a work environment that benefits both the employees and employers.

Understanding team dynamics

So, why is it important to understand team dynamics through team-based training? In short, this can influence how well a team collaborates – and the project outcome rides on this.

If you spot the dynamics being a little off for whatever reason, this could indicate an area that needs to be worked in some way to combat this. Spotting this sooner rather than later – while seeking timely feedback directly from the team – could help solve this. You might decide that reshuffling the team or moving people around could help to ease any issues. Some individuals may be better suited as leaders, while others might work better in pairs.

Why is training so vital to a business

Team training is important to a business because it helps to create a healthy atmosphere at work. It also allows employees to develop their skills, allowing them to be more effective in their day-to-day jobs. There’s a lot to be said for encouraging motivation to help limit employee turnover too. With the UK average employee turnover rate sitting at 15% in 2023, this is more important than ever.

Team-based training can also generate a heightened sense of community. If a team looks out for one another, it means they’re more likely to support colleagues with a wider range of contexts, such as helping to prevent accidents at work by taking the necessary measures or helping those in need of support to do a better job.

Benefits of team-based training

Some key benefits of team-based training include:

• Building trust
• Discovering talent
• Enhancing creativity
• Creating a sociable workplace
• Improving productivity
• Boosting team morale
• Increasing engagement
• Encouraging problem-solving

To make the most of these benefits, many workplaces aim to schedule regular training days across the year, though some workplaces may require them more regularly, depending on the industry involved.

How has your workplace implemented team training sessions? How have they benefitted the organisation as a whole?