Have you ever wondered why some teams maintain high spirits and consistently outperform others? What is their secret? Allow me to share some tips from a team development handbook I am currently reading. This first list is from the perspective of a successful leader as he or she looks at a team. Then, the second list is from the perspective of a team as they look at their leader.
What a leader should expect from his or her team:
Everyone is involved in planning, at least to some degree. People are doing the job they want to do (good placement decisions). In meetings, everyone is spontaneous and contributing new ideas. Members respect each other’s ideas. People do not grudgingly hang on to their own ideas. There is a good feeling among everyone with no hidden hostility or misperceptions. Goals are clearly stated and everyone is explicitly committed to making the team a winner. People are absorbed in the task and are not distracted. After a project, the outcome and team process are analyzed for improvements. There is little to no conflict because … Read More »