1. Managers can express their appreciation by showing up at the first meeting of the team with donuts and coffee or the like.
2. Managers should always thank group participants who encourage new ideas and suggestions that will help the team and organization.
3. Take team members to lunch on the business once they have made interim findings and express appreciation.
4. Write letters to each team member at the conclusion of the project and thank them for all of their hard work.
5. Create a team atmosphere with symbols of team spirit for example: T-shirts or coffee cups with a motto or logo.
6. Managers should encourage the boss to participate in thanking employees for their contributions to the team.
7. Try to have catered lunches or breakfasts for those highly developed groups or teams.
Reference: Leigh L. Thompson. 2004. Making the Team: A Guide for Managers. Pearson. Chap.3 pg.50
