1) Orient new team members - it's vital for management to explain the goals and mission of the organization to new members. Employees should know the organizational structure, where they fit in and what management's expectations are. Management should also highlight the learning and development aspects of working within the organization.

2) Develop collaborative performance evaluations. These encourage team work, initiative and problem solving. Managers get to know their employees, and, in turn, employees feel valued and committed.

3) Coach team members. Adopt a coaching style allows workers to generate their own solutions while receiving regular and constructive feedback. This can be time-consuming, but ultimately team members become more self-directed and autonomous, thus freeing managers to get on with managing.

4) Encourage peer coaching. This allows team members who are willing and enthusiastic to assist each other. Of course, this can only succeed in an environment where coaching and cooperation prevail.