7 Ways Teams Can Problem Solve Better Than Individuals

Following these team tips will enhance collaboration and help employees solve problems more effectively.

A problem shared is a problem halved.

Is there any truth to this old expression? According to a Stanford study, the answer is a resounding yes: participants tasked with achieving a goal as a team worked at it for 64 percent longer and were more engaged than those who worked alone.

Further research has found companies that promote collaboration are five times as likely to perform to a higher standard than those that don’t. But how can teams actually solve problems better than individuals in the workplace?

Here are seven ways to get the most from your teams.