Dear MOTIVATION: I’m part of a project team at work, but we constantly struggle with collaboration, which is causing us to fail to meet our goals. It seems each member is working in isolation, resulting in miscommunication, a little to no trust, and frustration. I want to improve our collaboration and boost morale, but I’m not sure where to start. What strategies can I implement to encourage teamwork among my project team members? I believe that if we can come together, we can turn our project around to achieve the success and results we need to accomplish with our time and work. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! — LOOKING FOR TEAMWORK SOLUTIONS IN MARYLAND 

DEAR LOOKING FOR TEAMWORK SOLUTIONS: It’s great that you’re eager to improve collaboration within your team at work! Start by establishing open lines of communication; consider setting up regular check-ins and team meetings where everyone can share updates and challenges. Introduce team-building activities to build and strengthen trust and rapport among all members. Make sure to set clear goals and roles so everyone understands how they contribute to the progress and success of the project. Recognize and celebrate achievements, no matter how small, to boost morale, accountability, and motivation. With your focus on solutions, collaboration, and thriving teamwork success, your group can definitely turn things around to achieve great results. Best wishes!