Identifying informal groups within an organization and striving for them to perform their work in a better way will guarantee an excellent work environment and greater commitment and collaboration from each member of the team.
Parallel to the groups formally defined in a company, there are those that are not clearly distinguished in the organization, they are of great importance when making decisions or accepting tasks. We refer to informal groups, that is, those individuals who come together around common ideas and interests but are not as visible as working groups.
These groups, if they put their minds to it, can become important allies in achieving a company's goals or they can be an annoying barrier to creating a good work environment and turning daily tasks into torture. That is, the convenience or harm of the existence of such groups within an organization cannot be determined with certainty.
The individuals who are part of these teams, find in it a sense of belonging and protection against possible problems and also present ideas and tastes in common. Ideally, the management channel this energy in a positive way and helps the good development of the group so that it becomes an ally and not a possible enemy.
For this reason, the company must pay special attention more to those groups that generate division than to those that help solve problems and are more aware of the good development and climate of the work environment. Good communication is the basis for all groups to be heard, feel that they are part of the company, and collaborate for the success and achievement of all business objectives.
Just as each organization has its manager, each group also has its leader. Identifying it is the first step to achieve an important approach to informal groups, since they will follow their "boss" and will do their best to get ahead if they feel that their leader is leading them on the right path, by striving for the welfare of the members and the consolidation of group desires.
Unfortunately, just as there are positive leaders, there are those who only want to generate division and confrontations, creating a tense work environment that does not go with the policies that a company follows. Ideally, you should discover these individuals and try to ensure that the group delegates more responsibilities and functions to those with a positive character and willing to help and not destroy.
The importance of informal groups is almost equal to that of established ones. To strive for its leadership to be focused on well-being and not to restrict, is the job of each organization.
In this sense, it is best not to pay attention to negative leaders and to increase the importance of those individuals who seek the well-being of their group and fight for the best work environment, without struggles and not contrary to the wishes of each member of the team, which will make them stand out and become "positive leaders."
One of the advantages of informal groups is that each of its members feels good developing their work with their teammates and they will collaborate to make the work environment the best, they will enjoy their tasks, there will be more productivity and commitment and I deal with the group as the company will grow.
As the above exists, it will increase efficiency and therefore profitability in every sense. Well-being will be palpable from the boss to the last of the group members and collaboration so that everyone can get ahead will improve not only in labor matters but also on a personal level. Each individual will feel belonging to the group and will fight for all its objectives to reach their goal.
To identify these groups, it is best to carry out activities away from the work environment, where people feel more uninhibited and can express themselves with greater confidence and truthfulness. With this informal climate, the leaders with their respective groups will be determined and it will be promoted that in the workplace there are guarantees so that these people do their work better.
All of the above will generate fewer internal problems, greater collaboration and commitment between workers and the company, greater enjoyment of the work performed and a better work environment that will result in multiple benefits both for each member of the team and for the entire organization in general.
