{"id":61545,"date":"2021-05-04T10:51:54","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T10:51:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging-mondaycomblog.kinsta.cloud\/?post_type=teamwork&#038;p=61545"},"modified":"2023-12-27T08:55:13","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T08:55:13","slug":"team-building","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/teamwork\/team-building\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to team building: definition, examples, and best practices"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Despite team building&#8217;s reputation for being corny or an unnecessary perk, when done right it can make a meaningful difference. Fully engaged workforces have been reported to be as much as <a href=\"https:\/\/teamstage.io\/team-building-statistics\/#:~:text=experience%20their%20benefits.-,Top%20Team%20Building%20Statistics%3A%20Editor's%20Choice,are%20crucial%20to%20corporate%20success.\">doubly productive<\/a> when it comes to delivering revenue.<\/p>\n<p>Even so, many organizations have either failed to prioritize or simply don&#8217;t know how to effectively implement team building. In this article, we&#8217;ll tackle the basics of team building, best practices, and how to use technology to bring it all together.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"cta-button blue-button\" aria-label=\"Get started\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.monday.com\/users\/sign_up_new\" target=\"_blank\">Get started<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What is team building?<\/h2>\n<p>Team building is the conscious process of improving the quality of relationships within a specific group, aiming to increase productivity, engagement, and overall efficiency in the workplace.<\/p>\n<p>This is often achieved through a myriad of activities, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Goal-setting<\/li>\n<li>Gamification<\/li>\n<li>Training<\/li>\n<li>Coaching<\/li>\n<li>Skill-development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You might also be more familiar with activities branded as team building, like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Escape rooms<\/li>\n<li>Back to back drawing<\/li>\n<li>Solving puzzles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What are the benefits of team-building activities?<\/h2>\n<a class=\"twitter-box\" arial-label=\"Tweet\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"window.open(this.href,'targetWindow','toolbar=no,location=no,status=no,menubar=no,scrollbars=yes,resizable=yes, width=800,height=450'); return false;\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=\">The right team building strategy can help you develop a sense of cooperation and camaraderie across your organization. By giving each team member a goal worth pursuing, they\u2019ll take ownership of their work.<span><\/span><\/a>\n<p>For example, let\u2019s say you\u2019re a sales manager at a large manufacturing company and you\u2019re facing a huge collaboration problem. All your sales reps are selfishly focusing on meeting their sales quotas despite sacrificing teamwork. This overly competitive behavior has developed a toxic environment in the office.<\/p>\n<p>So, instead of taking the \u201cgood old\u201d approach and simply scolding everyone, you decide to try something different. You schedule a private team meeting to define the problem and suggest potential solutions together. After a few hours of brainstorming ideas, you decide that, instead of paying commissions based on individual sales targets, you\u2019ll pay commissions depending on the overall team performance. Thanks to this decision, your team starts working together to achieve a common goal. This is team building in its purest expression.<\/p>\n<p>Contrary to popular belief, team building isn\u2019t about playing games. Nor falling backward into the arms of a colleague. It\u2019s not even about making new friends or having fun at the office. Even though recreational activities are helpful, they might feel forced and unnatural. Team building is all about learning to communicate and working together to achieve common goals. We\u2019ll give you specific team building strategies a bit later, but first, let\u2019s answer a common question.<\/p>\n<h3>It&#8217;s better for your bottom line<\/h3>\n<p>When your team feels as though they\u2019re a part of something bigger, they feel more empowered and inspired. And when employees feel inspired, they\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/media.bain.com\/Images\/Time-Talent-Energy-First-Chapter.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">125%<\/a> more productive.<\/p>\n<p>Building an empowered team can increase employee retention rates by <a href=\"https:\/\/business.linkedin.com\/talent-solutions\/blog\/trends-and-research\/2019\/3-factors-linked-to-better-employee-retention?zd_source=hrt&amp;zd_campaign=5503&amp;zd_term=chiradeepbasumallick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">48%<\/a>, according to LinkedIn.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61557 size-full\" title=\"Employee retention rate over the years.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Employee-retention-rate-over-the-years..png\" alt=\"Employee retention rate over the years.\" width=\"1288\" height=\"816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Employee-retention-rate-over-the-years..png 1288w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Employee-retention-rate-over-the-years.-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Employee-retention-rate-over-the-years.-1024x649.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Employee-retention-rate-over-the-years.-768x487.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1288px) 100vw, 1288px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(<a href=\"https:\/\/content.linkedin.com\/content\/dam\/business\/talent-solutions\/global\/en_us\/blog\/2019\/11\/retention-at-companies-emplowering-employees.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Image Source<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>In short, if you want to build a better organization, you must start with the people and develop a better team first. When your employees work together, your growth isn\u2019t linear, but exponential.<\/p>\n<p>Other benefits of team building may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Improved collaboration: <\/strong><\/strong>when your team gets along and knows how to communicate, collaborating becomes easier.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduced problems in the workplace: <\/strong>clear communication can help you spot and address potential problems before they start snowballing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhanced <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" title=\"remote work\" href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/use-cases\/remote-work\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">remote work<\/a> and communication: <\/strong>the right team building process can turn an otherwise disconnected virtual team into a cohesive one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"cta-button blue-button\" aria-label=\"Get started\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.monday.com\/users\/sign_up_new\" target=\"_blank\">Get started<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>5 Team building best practices<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you understand the basics of team building, let\u2019s talk about some best practices for building a more successful team. This isn\u2019t a comprehensive list of best practices, though, as some might differ depending on your industry. It does, however, cover some of the most important, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Showing appreciation<\/li>\n<li>Building a sense of belonging<\/li>\n<li>Identifying team talents<\/li>\n<li>Celebrating together<\/li>\n<li>Sharing a common purpose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>1. Show appreciation<\/h3>\n<p>Everyone likes to feel appreciated for their work, and your team isn\u2019t the exception. Studies suggest that roughly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/curiosity\/employee-recognition-and-retention\/?zd_source=hrt&amp;zd_campaign=5503&amp;zd_term=chiradeepbasumallick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">8 out of 10<\/a> employees feel happier when recognized by their boss.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61562 size-full\" title=\"Correlation between recognition and happiness at work.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Correlation-between-recognition-and-happiness-at-work..png\" alt=\"Correlation between recognition and happiness at work.\" width=\"659\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Correlation-between-recognition-and-happiness-at-work..png 659w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Correlation-between-recognition-and-happiness-at-work.-300x213.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(<a href=\"https:\/\/prod.smassets.net\/assets\/cms\/cc\/uploads\/recognition-updated.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Image Source<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Just don\u2019t confuse genuine appreciation with flattery. As Dale Carnegie, author of the classic \u201cHow to Win Friends and Influence People,\u201d put it:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe difference between appreciation and flattery? That is simple. One is sincere, and the other insincere. One comes from the heart out; the other from the teeth out. One is unselfish; the other selfish. One is universally admired; the other universally condemned.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>But instead of expecting appreciation to come spontaneously, you can build a culture of appreciation deliberately.<\/p>\n<p>Some ideas for this include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Start yourself: <\/strong><\/strong>Don\u2019t wait for your team to show appreciation, lead by example instead.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Develop a \u201cthank you\u201d policy: <\/strong>Simply saying thank you to your employees or peers can make a big difference.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Listen to your team:<\/strong> Giving your undivided attention to your team members is one of the best ways to show appreciation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Build a sense of belonging<\/h3>\n<p>Research from BetterUp shows that workplace belonging leads to several benefits, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterup.com\/en-us\/resources\/reports\/the-value-of-belonging-at-work-the-business-case-for-investing-in-workplace-inclusion#:~:text=New%20research%20from%20BetterUp%20proves,decrease%20in%20employee%20sick%20days.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">56%<\/a> increase in job performance<\/li>\n<li>50% reduction in turnover risk<\/li>\n<li>75% decrease in employee sick days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now the question becomes: how do you develop a sense of belonging in your organization? If you want to evoke a sense of belonging across your organization, you must develop a clear team culture \u2014 an identity your team can adopt.<\/p>\n<p>To do it, here are some ideas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Give away merchandise: <\/strong><\/strong>Create branded shirts, coffee mugs, or hats, and give them away to your team.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Set goals together: <\/strong>Host a monthly or quarterly session to set goals that matter to everyone, not just the management.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Communicate a shared vision: <\/strong>Be transparent and share your organizational vision with the team.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Develop inner slang: <\/strong>Develop an internal language that makes your team a part of something exclusive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Define a clear culture: <\/strong>Define clear values and principles, along with a code of conduct.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. Identify your team\u2019s talents<\/h3>\n<p>By identifying your team\u2019s strengths and weaknesses, you can better allocate work and help each team member develop their full potential. For example, let\u2019s imagine you\u2019re the head chef in a famous restaurant. Your job is to make sure every customer gets their food fast without sacrificing quality.<\/p>\n<p>To do it, you have to manage your team and assign specific tasks to each team member, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Setting up the kitchen<\/li>\n<li>Cooking food<\/li>\n<li>Keeping wait staff informed on the status of orders<\/li>\n<li>Decorating dishes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To ensure efficiency, you must develop a deep understanding of your individual team members\u2019 strengths and weaknesses. Otherwise, you might assign certain tasks to the wrong person. If one of your chefs isn\u2019t great at decorating dishes, for example, but excels at preparing food, you might want to allocate this person\u2019s work accordingly. This way, your entire team will work more productively, and everyone will perform at their best.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Celebrate together<\/h3>\n<p>When you build a culture of celebration, your team will appreciate it. Besides, celebrations present an opportunity for team members to get to know one another and strengthen their relationships.<\/p>\n<p>Now, what should you celebrate?<\/p>\n<p>Here are some ideas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Birthdays: <\/strong>Create a birthday calendar and make it accessible to everyone.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Holidays: <\/strong>Organize a special event for main holidays (e.g., Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, etc.).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Milestones: <\/strong>Design a celebration ritual for your team\u2019s accomplishments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sports events:<\/strong> Watch a major sporting event together (some friendly competition can be healthy for the team).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personal achievements: <\/strong>Celebrate whenever a member of your team achieves something special (even if it isn\u2019t work-related).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also, make sure to celebrate even small progress. Seeing the impact of one\u2019s work is incredibly rewarding.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, modern team management platforms help you keep everyone informed on their progress. You could broadcast these dashboards across the office so that every team member can see how things are progressing. With monday.com, for example, you can bring your entire team to the platform and share your reporting dashboards with everyone (or specific team members). This way, you can ensure accountability while measuring and celebrating progress.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61567 size-full\" title=\"monday.com's dashboards\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/monday.coms-dashboards.png\" alt=\"monday.com's dashboards in action\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/monday.coms-dashboards.png 1920w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/monday.coms-dashboards-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/monday.coms-dashboards-1024x541.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/monday.coms-dashboards-768x406.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/monday.coms-dashboards-1536x811.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>5. Communicate a clear purpose<\/h3>\n<p>Finally, make sure that your team understands the core mission of your organization. Why does your organization exist other than for the purpose of making money? When your team understands why they\u2019re doing what they\u2019re doing, they feel more motivated and enthusiastic about their job.<\/p>\n<p>Try to introduce this mission in your onboarding process. If every employee is educated on your company\u2019s core purpose from the beginning, it\u2019ll be much easier to keep them motivated and involved along the way.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"cta-button blue-button\" aria-label=\"Get started\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.monday.com\/users\/sign_up_new\" target=\"_blank\">Get started<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>5 steps for effective team building<\/h2>\n<p>Team building requires a strategic approach. Otherwise, you\u2019re just wasting time and resources.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a solid process you can follow:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Get your team involved<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re trying to strengthen your team relationships, it\u2019s obvious that you should get your team involved in the process. This increases their sense of ownership and increases the likelihood of engagement. To start, inform them about your overall plan, what you\u2019re trying to accomplish, and schedule a kickoff team meeting to communicate how the process will work.<\/p>\n<p>Also, you should have a collaboration system in place to keep everything organized and collect feedback, especially if you\u2019re dealing with a remote team. For example, with monday.com, you get access to powerful collaboration features, like file sharing, instant messaging, and the ability to add comments on documents.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61572 size-full\" title=\"monday.com's collaboration features\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/monday.coms-collaboration-features.png\" alt=\"monday.com's collaboration features in action\" width=\"611\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/monday.coms-collaboration-features.png 611w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/monday.coms-collaboration-features-300x233.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is especially helpful when collecting feedback from your team members on specific projects and increasing engagement.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Set clear goals<\/h3>\n<p>Once your team is aligned and aware of the process you\u2019ll implement, you should set clear goals. This way, you can measure whether your activities are working and where you may need to change direction.<\/p>\n<p>In essence, you should answer: what are you trying to achieve with your team building efforts?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/project-management\/smart-goals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The SMART approach<\/a> to goal-setting can be helpful at this stage.<\/p>\n<p>Basically, this approach states that every goal you set must be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>S<\/strong>pecific<\/li>\n<li><strong>M<\/strong>easurable<\/li>\n<li><strong>A<\/strong>ttainable<\/li>\n<li><strong>R<\/strong>elevant<\/li>\n<li><strong>T<\/strong>ime-based<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, \u201dIncrease cross-team collaboration by 30% next quarter,\u201d or \u201cImprove employee retention rate 50% by 2025.\u201d Setting this type of goal will keep everyone on the same page and help them be more conscious of the progress of their work.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Leverage technology to set up a collaborative environment<\/h3>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve got clear goals in place, it\u2019s time to set up a system to actually measure progress, organize your work, and keep track of every task involved. An effective Work OS can help you do this with efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>For example, monday.com helps you centralize your team and information into a single place. This helps you remove silos between departments, increase organization-wide transparency, and help everyone communicate better. Besides, you get access to advanced reporting dashboards and up to 8 data visualizations to see the information that\u2019s most relevant for your team.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61577 size-full\" title=\"monday.com's dashboards (2)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/monday.coms-dashboards-2.png\" alt=\"monday.com's dashboards in action (2)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/monday.coms-dashboards-2.png 1920w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/monday.coms-dashboards-2-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/monday.coms-dashboards-2-1024x558.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/monday.coms-dashboards-2-768x418.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/monday.coms-dashboards-2-1536x837.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>4. Create an action plan<\/h3>\n<p>Now, team building isn\u2019t something that happens naturally, especially at the beginning. Before it becomes a habit in your organization, you must develop a clear roadmap of action to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.<\/p>\n<p>To start, we suggest you define:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The exact team building activities you\u2019ll implement<\/li>\n<li>Team members who will be involved<\/li>\n<li>A designated team leader<\/li>\n<li>KPIs to measure progress<\/li>\n<li>Specific milestones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Then, define the progression of each activity in a calendar. For example, if you\u2019ll host a weekly coffee break to foster communication, set the exact dates in your calendar and place it somewhere available to everyone.<\/p>\n<p>The point is that you should have a clear understanding of how your team building process will work and what you\u2019ll do to measure progress.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"cta-button blue-button\" aria-label=\"Get started\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.monday.com\/users\/sign_up_new\" target=\"_blank\">Get started<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How to build a cohesive team with monday.com<\/h2>\n<p>At this point, you already know the basics to build a great team. But if you want to take things to the next level, there\u2019s one more thing you should know \u2014 with the right system in place, team building can be much easier \u2014 and make a big impact. In fact, research suggests teams that rely on digital collaboration platforms experience a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/business-functions\/operations\/our-insights\/digital-collaboration-for-a-connected-manufacturing-workforce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">20 to 30%<\/a> increase in productivity.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to experience that too, monday.com might help.<\/p>\n<h3>What is monday.com?<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61582 size-full\" title=\"monday.com's employee onboarding template\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/monday.coms-employee-onboarding-template.png\" alt=\"monday.com's employee onboarding template screenshot\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/monday.coms-employee-onboarding-template.png 1999w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/monday.coms-employee-onboarding-template-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/monday.coms-employee-onboarding-template-1024x547.png 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/monday.coms-employee-onboarding-template-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/monday.coms-employee-onboarding-template-1536x821.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>monday.com is a flexible Work Operating System (Work OS) where you can build custom digital workspaces to collaborate with your team. From the start, you get access to multiple \u201cbuilding blocks\u201d that come with built-in drag-and-drop functionality. This way, you can design a platform that feels like it\u2019s yours. Besides, our interface is so visual and intuitive that you don\u2019t need any training to start using it. With vivid colors and friendly visuals, your team will be able to interact and work with our platform from day one.<\/p>\n<h3>Why monday.com?<\/h3>\n<p>Over 180,000 customers rely on monday.com to perform their day-to-day activities and work more efficiently \u2014 many of them experiencing pretty amazing results. ThoughtWorks, for example, improved cross-team collaboration by <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/customers\/thoughtworks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">73%<\/a> after adopting monday.com.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61587 size-full\" title=\"ThoughtWorks's team in action\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/ThoughtWorkss-team-in-action.jpg\" alt=\"ThoughtWorks's team using monday.com\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/ThoughtWorkss-team-in-action.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/ThoughtWorkss-team-in-action-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/ThoughtWorkss-team-in-action-1024x592.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/ThoughtWorkss-team-in-action-768x444.jpg 768w, https:\/\/monday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/ThoughtWorkss-team-in-action-1536x887.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Falkbuilt, a construction and interior design company, went from <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/customers\/falkbuilt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">0 to $1.3 million<\/a> in interior construction projects in less than a year. And Seer Interactive was able to save <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/customers\/seer-interactive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1.6 hours<\/a> per week, per person, after adopting monday.com.<\/p>\n<p>In short, whether you\u2019re a small team trying to improve collaboration or an enterprise-level organization, monday.com provides you with everything you need to bring your team together and work more productively.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"cta-button blue-button\" aria-label=\"Get started\" href=\"https:\/\/auth.monday.com\/users\/sign_up_new\" target=\"_blank\">Get started<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now, in terms of features, here\u2019s what we bring to the table:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Intuitive dashboards: <\/strong><\/strong>Get access to fully customizable dashboards to build the collaboration platform of your dreams.<\/li>\n<li><strong>250,000+ automations:<\/strong> Let our \u201crobots\u201d do the heavy lifting for you and focus on activities that really matter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>40+ integrations: <\/strong>Integrate the tools you already use and centralize your information into a single workspace.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Project management:<\/strong> Manage your projects from start to finish with ease.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Team management: <\/strong>Bring your entire team to the platform, assign tasks to individual team members, and measure both individual and group performance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Powerful collaboration: <\/strong>Share files, comment on tasks, tag your team members, and improve overall collaboration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To get a complete understanding of our platform, we suggest you watch this short video:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ObkWrfukomA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Ready to strengthen your team?<\/h2>\n<p>Building a cohesive team will help you solve harder problems, work more efficiently, and build meaningful relationships in the workplace. 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