My team is predominately male…12 men +3 female. The males tend to exclude or not value the input of the females.. not only that but independence is not encouraged among the males. Meaning that there are about three really dominant ones in the group who tend to be able to maintain a status quo type of environment where the other males play a lesser role. We were finally able to eliminate one of overly aggressive males. We would like to have a team building day, what types of activities would you suggest?

Team Doc answers… How To Build A Team With Gender Issues

Our team at work is going through a transition where we lost two key team members, and now have two temporary members to fill in the gaps. There are two members left of the old team, but we are on two different floors and do not communicate often. Lately, I have been feeling sad because I don’t feel like I belong to anything at work. I find myself thinking of solutions to this situation. I even made an appointment to see the Human Resource Manager to talk about moving to another department. What would be the best way to get through this?

Team Doc answers… What To Do With Remaining Team Members When A Team Breaks Up

I would like to get the team to work better together, to resolve differences between members of the team, and get better support from team member to team member. I would also like some team building exercises and other tools to get the team thinking about how they inhibit or increase the productivity of the team. Thanks.

Team Doc answers… Helping Your Team Work Better Together

The major problem I face is I am not able to motivate my team members so should I create friendly environment or should I have a bossy kind of attitude. And I am facing problem of employee turnover. Help.

Team Doc answers… What Kind Of Boss Should I Be To Motivate My Team?

I’ve just discovered your site, so forgive me if this is a common question. I’m a recent addition to a group (team), that is fragmented. I’m looking for low key ways of building the team into a true “Team.” If the group thinks that a concerted effort is under way, they will resist any changes to existing behavior. Any ideas?

Team Doc answers… How To Pull Together The Pieces of a Fragmented Team

How can you have a clear concise direction when starting a new project and also support from your other team members along with being flexible?

Team Doc answers… How To Make Sure Team Members Are On The Same Track

I am having a difficult time coming up with anything new. I am the office manager at a chiropractic clinic. The doctor is not only my boss, but the owner, as well. Lately, he has not really had anything new to share. We only have two other girls in the office. Seems as if maybe we have an age issue. I am 49, he is 34, one girl is 25 and the other 30. The girls are cousins. No matter how much I’ve done to help the business, I get the feeling I am being shut out by him. Communication is clearly not happening as it should. This doctor is very moody and keeps me feeling on edge a lot of the time. Seems that he relates pretty well with the others. They all have small children in common. My son is 18. There’s been many accomplishments in the six years I’ve been there. What would your opinion be? What kind of meetings should I try to have at this stage? Nothing seems to be working. He pretty much acts childish and displays behavior that isn’t becoming for a professional. Please tell me what you think. I’m tired of being the mother hen in this office.

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