A project leader has much influence over a team’s productivity. Therefore, it is always good to ask yourself: “How can I help my team to be more productive?”

You want to empower people to solve their own problems, and to be self-sufficient. You want to encourage collaboration, sharing and trust.

Consider taking a coaching approach where you listen more, ask good questions and be slower to rush to action and advice. Also understand the dynamics of behaviour change. The fact that habits are the building blocks of good behaviour, means that you want to encourage good habits and set the example.

Below you will find 10 specific ways to help your team be more productive and motivated to perform optimally, with compliments from Wrike.com.