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MONDAY, JUNE 09, 2025
It takes a team to realise a dream

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Shafiq R Bhuiyan
20 May, 2025, 08:15 pm
Last modified: 20 May, 2025, 08:16 pm

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It takes a team to realise a dream

No dream truly takes flight without peers who believe in it, work for it, and help shape it

Shafiq R Bhuiyan
20 May, 2025, 08:15 pm
Last modified: 20 May, 2025, 08:16 pm
Illustration: TBS
Illustration: TBS

We love the stories of lone geniuses— the brilliant inventor in a garage, the self-made entrepreneur, the solo artist. But in reality, there's almost always a team behind every remarkable achievement. 

Whether you are launching a start-up, leading a corporate project, or organising a community event, no dream truly takes flight without peers who believe in it, work for it, and help shape it.

Teamwork is not soft stuff, it is the hard core of success. Often underrated as a 'soft skill', teamwork is the engine that drives innovation and execution. It's not just about being nice to each other or smiling during Zoom calls. It's about combining minds, efforts, and energies toward a shared vision— especially when deadlines are scary, tempers are short, and coffee has run out.

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So, how do you build and maintain a team that performs and thrives?

The next time you admire a start-up's success, a company's rise, or a campaign that changed hearts, look beyond the spotlight. There's a team back there— working late, disagreeing constructively, high-fiving, learning, failing, bouncing back, and growing together.

1. Shared purpose over shared desks

Start with the 'why.' People don't stay committed to job descriptions—they remain committed to a cause. 

When your team understands the larger goal—launching a product, solving a customer problem, or beating last quarter's sales record—they align more naturally. Clear goals create ownership. Vagueness creates frustration. Emphasise the power of a shared purpose to inspire and connect your audience.

2. Value every voice, even the soft ones

The loudest person in the room isn't always the wisest. In a truly effective team, introverts and extroverts, veterans and rookies, techies and dreamers—all feel heard. 

Create psychological safety where everyone can speak, challenge, and contribute without fear of embarrassment. Some of the best ideas often come from the least expected corner. Highlight the value of every voice to make your audience feel respected and appreciated.

3. Don't just delegate— trust

Delegation is not about dumping tasks. It's about empowering people with responsibility and trusting them to deliver. Micromanagement kills motivation. 

The best leaders set the direction and then get out of the way—watching, supporting, and stepping in only when needed. You hired smart people; let them prove it. Emphasise the importance of trust to make your audience feel empowered and valued.

4. Celebrate small wins like big ones

Waiting for a significant milestone to celebrate is like waiting for a graduation party after a ten-year course. Celebrate small wins—finishing a rugged sprint, pulling off a difficult pitch, even surviving a challenging week. 

Recognition doesn't always have to come with a plaque. A heartfelt 'Well done!' can go a long way.

5. No room for free riders

A team is not a group where a few carry the load while others enjoy the ride. Be clear about roles and responsibilities. 

When things go wrong, focus on fixing, not finger-pointing—but don't brush underperformance under the rug. Accountability, when handled fairly, strengthens trust and performance alike.

6. Know when to coach and when to step back

Every team member has a different learning curve. Some need mentoring, some just need clarity, and some require both. 

A leader's job isn't to be the hero—it's to make others heroic. Build capability, offer feedback, but don't over-parent your people. Let them stretch.

7. Work hard, party harder

Even the most professional environments need a dose of humour. Jokes over coffee, light-hearted banter after a meeting, celebrating a birthday with cake instead of KPIs—it humanises the team. And when people laugh together, they trust more and argue less.

From dream to delivery

The next time you admire a start-up's success, a company's rise, or a campaign that changed hearts, look beyond the spotlight. There's a team back there— working late, disagreeing constructively, high-fiving, learning, failing, bouncing back, and growing together.

So, whether you're a leader trying to build your dream team or a team member wanting to make a difference, remember: no powerful dream will ever land without the people to lift it because every dream needs a team.

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