my sales staff cant co operate with each other,how to make them co operate?

Answer 1

Establish 'regions' so that they are not competing in the same space. Also, establish more team objectives with incentives...try to downplay individual achievement (although it is still important.)

Answer 2

You can't really "make" them cooperate. It's your job as a team leader to set the stage and be very clear about what you expect from your team. I'm not sure what the lack of cooperation looks like on your team -- do you mean they don't share information, don't help each other, or actively undermine each other?

If you can identify a clear, specific problem, tell your team what it is. This technique is harsh, but it works every time. Start having 7:30 a.m. staff meetings every Monday until the problem is resolved. I guarantee you that whatever is at the root of the lack of cooperation among your sales staff will improve rapidly. During these meetings, be very clear and give precise directions about what you expect.

Good luck.

Answer 3

The Sales environment is a competitive one. You probably have a bunch of people competing against each other so dont co -operate cause they all wanna win all the time. Have them do team building / unification excercise - day out in which they need to co-operate in order to complete certain tasks. A jembe drumming workshop, paintball, abseiling etc. It may cost , but will be worth it. Failing that, give them sweets.

Answer 4

Competition is the opposite of unity. If they are competing in some way for commissions, bonuses, promotions etc. you can't expect more than surface level cooperation. On the surface you can expect them to be civil to one another, but underneath that they are enemies based on the nature of their business relationship.

If you want cooperation change the business structure so that they achieve incentives by working together not by stabbing each other in the back.

If your business is a "Meritocracy" expect backstabbing. That's just the way that sort of business is.

Answer 5

That's not really a philosophy question. It's more of a business management question.

Nonetheless, I recommend having them read books about teamwork. You can also take them out to social events together, so that they become better friends. It's easier to cooperate with people you know and like than with strangers.

Answer 6

Let's appoint new young female sales staff

Answer 7

I thought sales people were supposed to compete? Isn't that the opposite of cooperate?

Answer 8

threaten to sue them for an unhealthy working environment. lol

Answer 9

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