Tips on boosting a project team mood

I'd be looking at what else is going on in the team? Is everyone doing OK? Is the project on track? To make things 'fun' we've changed the meeting up so either the agenda or alternatively move things around. Change the set up of the room if you can, don't have tables and just have chairs so it's a little more informal.

One thing that i've done is bring in cake/fruit into the room and do little 'update' games with a ball/stress sack so that everyone can do their updates and make things a little different for them.

To bring the fun into our sessions, we've also scheduled time to do team building activities outside of the call. If I noticed that the team were 'lagging' a little, i'd schedule a regular team building event like bowling, lunch outside of the office or something like that.

It's great that you've noticed this and are trying to make a difference!

I start my meetings with a photo - something that inspires relaxation, makes you laugh or causes you to think. Starting with some kind of ice breaker can help - or maybe ask for celebrations either personal or professional. It is a great way to open the meeting and learn more about each other. Someone shared with me that teams will be inspired when they believe they have the ability to contribute, have a feeling of belonging and understand their personal contributions have worth and purpose. I keep those words in front of me and look for opportunities to share the importance of each role/person on the team. Be unwavering in the support of your team! I like to use words like - this is a strong team....we are good at this part of the project because we all support each other......terms that help to unite and bring teams together.