Here are some tips to reinforce team roles:
1. Don’t wait for the next performance review to define, modify or reinforce your team members’ roles. Make a point to arrange frequent, informal, one-on-one contact. Be sure to clearly relay your expectations and feedback to each team member.
2. Take every opportunity to discuss roles as a team. Make team members accountable for their failures and successes. Conduct frequent team debriefs to allow members to learn and move forward as a group.
3. Take the time to celebrate even the smallest accomplishments as a team. Employees who feel they are contributing and are appreciated are better team players and more productive overall.
