The year is finally on its final chapter, and it’s time to turn the last pages of 2023 to start the new book of 2024. Let’s manifest a new year with more opportunities for growth and development.
Let’s face the new year with determination and welcome 2024 with these helpful tips and strategies to set up our coworking teams for success. We’ll also share with you one of the best meeting venues in Manila for your goal-setting activities for employees and business this year.
Embrace the Power of Goal-Setting
Have better control over your future by using the new year to start taking small steps to reach your work goals. Do this by involving your coworking team in setting business goals.
Here is how to set goals for your business this year:
- List down current goals based on reflections of the previous year.
- Rank and prioritize goals depending on their impact on the success of your coworking team.
- Break down these goals into smaller, actionable tasks.
- Learn to delegate and assign responsibility so everyone’s accountable for the group’s success.
- Set deadlines and check-ins to monitor progress.
As we monitor our progress, it is also important to reevaluate our goals and adjust and adapt them to what’s best for the team. It is also best to do these team planning sessions in professional and ergonomic meeting venues in Manila, so everyone is focused and relaxed for the task.
Nurture a Supportive Environment
After setting up clear goals and breaking them into actionable steps, it is important to communicate them to the team. Encourage open communication and welcome feedback. Then, utilize their inputs to improve your goals and streamline your tasks.
It is also important to provide growth opportunities for your team. They are your partners in growing your business, so help them work on their skills. Recognize their milestones and reward their achievements to show that you value them.
Finally, lead by example. Set the tone of professionalism and respect in your workspace.
Invest in Learning and Development
Investing in professional learning and development is another important tip for setting your coworking team up for success in 2024. Allocate a budget for professional development. Treat it as an investment for your business’ success in the future. Instead of simply throwing your team at any training program you see, assess their skills to find out what areas need improvement or new skills need to be developed.
Personalizing training plans is more productive as it ensures that the programs you will pay for will lead to skills improvements. Moreover, your team is more likely to participate and engage in these training sessions. You can also use professional meeting venues in Manila to ensure the success of training programs.
Learning and development costs can be steep initially, but they’re necessary expenses. They minimize the risks of costly mistakes and motivate your team to stay with you longer.
Encourage Work-Life Balance
People have become more aware of the importance of good mental and emotional health in recent years. They are also discovering its positive effects on workplace efficiency and productivity.
That is why, in 2024, you need to lead by example and encourage a better work-life balance with your coworking team by:
- Offering flexible work arrangements
- Setting clear boundaries between work and personal life.
- Promoting regular breaks throughout the workday.
- Monitoring workload and limiting excessive overtime.
- Limit meeting lengths and set clear guidelines to avoid unnecessary back-to-back meetings and burnout.
- Regularly check in with your employees, but respect personal times.
Finally, if you have the budget, it is also advisable to set up funds for wellness programs and counseling for the team. These will help them deal with their work-related stresses better.
Celebrate Milestones and Achievements
Often, hustle culture is the norm in workplaces. People move on from project to project without a break or a pause. Change this culture in 2024 and learn to pause, reflect, and reward your team’s achievements and milestones. The rewards don’t need to be expensive or monetary but try to choose one that will benefit your teammates or make them happy.
You can also schedule team celebrations every month or quarter to commemorate major milestones. It can be a simple team lunch or dinner, or if you want to go extra, set up a themed party at your workspace.
Send out a team newsletter or bulletin board to publicly acknowledge your team’s successes. Show them that you recognize their effort and value their work.
Harness the Power of Positivity
Working is a common stressor in professionals, so it pays to be kind to your coworking team. Use positive words and feedback when talking with them. Remember to acknowledge the good aspects of their work when pointing out mistakes.
You can also show positivity in the workplace by:
- Showing genuine interest and paying attention when communicating with the team
- Recognizing your team’s work and achievements
- Get to know your team and their goals
- Prioritizing your team’s well-being by encouraging work-life balance
These tips will help you foster a positive atmosphere in your workplace and reduce unnecessary and stressful conflicts within the team.
Wrapping Up and Looking Forward to M Spaces
The start of the year is the best time to reflect on our previous year’s shortcomings and successes. It is also the best time to think about re-aligning our actions today to set up a successful future.
M Spaces is your partner in setting business goals that will lead your coworking team to success. We offer a fully serviced meeting venue in Manila so your team can prepare for 2024 in a comfortable and professional space. You can choose from three different meeting room sizes: small meeting rooms (up to 6 persons), large meeting rooms (up to 10 persons), and conference rooms (up to 22 persons).
We also offer business support services to help you run your business smoothly in the upcoming year. Learn more about our affordable meeting venues and private offices on Facebook and Instagram. Contact us or email info@mspacesph.com for more information on our services.
