Team work is not a virtue; it simply doesn’t just happen by accident.
Joe Folkman, in his latest Forbes article, talks about 5 dimensions demonstrated by team leaders that contribute significantly to high performance team behaviour.
In my own experience, conducting 100’s of workshops with intact teams, many of the dimensions that Joe highlights feature amongst the behaviours I see the leaders of high performing teams consistently demonstrating.
I have always believed it all starts with the leader, in fact when I have not been able to get the results I felt were possible, it rarely was to do with the capability and even the desire within the team, but most often it was the failing of the leader to perform their role.
- Do you provide inspiration to those around you?
- Do you act as a catalyst and resolve conflict so the team can perform?
- Do you set stretch goals for the team, do they know how high the bar has been set?
- How well and often do you communicate the vision and direction of the business?
I tell my clients to try and get feedback that you over communicate, and then you will just about be hitting the target.
And finally and arguably the bedrock of all peak performing teams – trust.
Trusting others so they feel confident in their own ability. Building trust between team members such that little time is wasted on unproductive behaviours.
Enjoy the read and think about how they apply to your leadership.
Click here to read Joe’s full article.
Martin Coburn
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