To Reduce Burnout on Your Team, Give People a Sense of Control

Team dynamics are a big deal when it comes to workplace stress. Statistics show that team dynamics directly affect a whopping 92% of what causes the most stress in people’s work lives.  Being part of a team can be a quick road to disappointment, frustration, and burnout, especially when some team members work harder than others, when some are on time and others are consistently late, when there’s drama and tension resulting from gossip, and when team leaders play favorites. Managers must take the time to bring their teams together and collectively create a set of agreements that form a team charter. Unclear and therefore often unmet expectations set teams up for failure. Agreements, on the other hand, set the team up for success, fulfillment, and most importantly, a sense of control.