" Be professionally involved but personally detached . Stop Calling Your Team a "Family" ! Why ? "

 Team building tip . A Contrarian View !
" Be professionally involved but personally detached . Stop Calling Your Team a "Family" ! Why ? "

You might assume describing your team as a "family" is a good thing !
 After all, that word describes a group that is close and supportive of one another. But selling your team on the idea of being a FAMILY  can encourage unhealthy dynamics where (a) personal and professional lines begin to blur, (b) undying loyalty is expected, and (c) people feel taken for granted ( like home makers usually are ! )
 Instead, you want to acknowledge the ' transactional '  nature of professional relationships while ALSO encouraging trust, respect, and fun. Here are tips to draw that fine line .
 
(1)  Rather than sending a family-centered message like “We’re all in this together,” try “We share the same purpose and goals" (making clear what those purposes and goals are ! ).
(2) Set boundaries around personal and professional time; outline when and where it’s appropriate to work (like not on vacation!). Let everyone know that time off is not only encouraged but expected.
(3) Finally, acknowledge that most people won’t stay at the same company for their entire career and that it’s okay for people to move on when they’ve outgrown their roles !
Courtesy : Harvard Business Review
This tip is adapted from “The Toxic Effects of Branding Your Workplace a 'Family',” by Joshua A. Luna