Greg Umbers
Teams that are committed and who share common goals will more often than not demonstrate greater productivity than a group of disparate individuals who simply blithely follow the leader or ‘watch the clock’.
So what makes dynamic teams tick?
Whenever a bunch of people get together to work collaboratively, there will always be a stormy period where individuals are unsure of their roles and are ‘sussing each other out’.
This is where good interpersonal skills, a supportive atmosphere and the ability to communicate, especially to listen to each other, are invaluable. Members of the team should be capable of giving feedback constructively and viewing constructive feedback as an opportunity to learn.
Criticise ideas, not people!
As the team develops and roles become more clearly defined, members should be able to take an active role in team planning so that every member feels that they are collectively contributing to the group’s (and hopefully their own) goals.
If the right team elements are in place, the group will share a common vision that includes long term goals and aspirations, and a clear picture of how they would like to see their team in say 3, 5 or even 10 years time.
If a cooperative spirit pervades the team, with secure, confident and motivated individuals, then procedures and processes, roles and responsibilities, and especially goals and priorities should all be crystal clear. Hopefully your dream team will then develop into a team that not only dreams, but attaches a plan and a timeline to each of their dreams!
Richardson Management Consultants Ltd offers a half day course that explores team development and maintenance in more detail.
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