When trust is lacking within a team, it can lead to problems that affect progress and performance. It's important for team members to recognize early on when trust is lost so they can respond accordingly and rebuild it. Here are 4 signs that may indicate that trust is lacking in your team:
1. Communication problems:
If you are no longer communicating openly and honestly with each other, this may be an indicator that trust is lacking. You may be withholding important information from your team, or there may be misunderstandings that can lead to conflict.
2. Dissatisfaction and loss of motivation:
Lack of trust can lead to a loss of motivation and dissatisfaction. Team members who feel insecure may feel that their work is not valued, which can lead to a decrease in their willingness to perform.
3. Supervision and micromanagement:
If you have lost trust among yourselves, you may experience surveillance and micromanagement. However, this can make you feel constrained and controlled, which can affect your creativity and motivation.
4. Conflict and stress:
Lack of trust can lead to conflict, which increases stress in the team. If you don't trust each other, you may behave inappropriately and treat each other poorly, which can affect team spirit and performance.
Learn how you can strengthen your trust in the team in the next blog article.