A colleague was reminiscing about her time serving on a restaurant staff, calling it the “best team.” What made it more enjoyable than her career jobs was what she described as “an awareness of others” — that everyone knew what they were supposed to do, and that from the dishwasher to the line cook to the wait staff, everyone worked in concert to make the experience happen.
It’s a reminder that great teams can happen in any environment if there is a clear mission and a strong sense of trust. It doesn’t have to be glamorous work, and you don’t need a lofty title to create an environment that fulfills people and provides a sense of purpose. Serve up clarity and collaboration for a winning staff recipe.
