What is the best way to encourage team members to follow documentation standards?

There are those in place, but there are certain members who find it very difficult to follow those rules. Thoughts on motivating them?

I agree with Rami, it may just have to go to that. On the flip side, it seems a bit on the ridiculous side that as professionals, a team building session is required to discuss the importance of following a process. I suppose I see Team Building exercises more so for the purpose of a morale boost, showing the importance of working together, getting to know one another better, solving conflicts.

The best one can do is formulate what is expected, lay it out clear, lay out expectations clearly, and get everyone to agree. Unfortunately, in the end, people will either follow the rules/process or not. Sometimes all you have left is [documented] nagging to ensure its completed.

To be clear, Team Building sessions are in fact an important facet of not just Project Management, but in other areas as well. And understandably, it is our job as PM's to lead the way, clear the way, and show the proper way. At the same time, it can be difficult, and is often required to follow up.

Sometimes you have to go out of your way for the sake of the project. You have to help your team in every possible way and ensure they do understand the value of what they are requested to do. Every person is professional in their own unique way and the PM's job is finding a common grounds.

Sorry Andrew but I find your comment that team building sessions are ridiculious a bit on the aggressive side.

Sorry, my comment was a bit rough around the edges, but was not intended as such. It was not at Team Building in general. Team Building is very important. Since I'm process oriented, I find it hard to understand why so difficult. I did not mean to sound aggressive. I do feel team building should spent more for getting the team to work strongly together.

I also updated my original comment.