A lot of a business’s ability to function depends on everybody within the organisation having a good working relationship. This principle applies to businesses both big and small. But even if you know this, understanding how to do it is an entirely different matter.

Team building isn’t a concern which can be solved immediately; although a lot can be gained by taking the time out as a group to focus on building relationships between colleagues. It is a gradual process, which requires a focus being placed on the relationships between you and your colleagues / employees constantly. Therefore, a lot of this depends upon good management; an understanding of the needs and abilities of the staff in question, so that a good fit can be found for all parties.

Business events are also important, as it takes everybody away from the highly charged working environment so that they can begin to refocus their relationships into a more positive, less tense environment. This can take place during a night out at a restaurant, or by taking a day to take part in team building exercises. What’s important is that you spend time outside of the working environment doing things which aren’t work related.