Posts Tagged ‘ team ’

A Return on Your Investment

Posted by: Elizabeth on February 22, 2011

It is imperative to assess how your team is doing in regard to each of the sub-stages we’ve discussed in this series to give each person an opportunity to consider whether and how the team should evolve. Results of these ongoing and customized assessments should providenew insight into individual growth and be a powerful catalyst for (more…)

Raise the Curtain!

Posted by: Elizabeth on February 17, 2011

The final stage, performing is the heart of being a high performance team. This stage is characterized by spontaneous interaction, synergy, and results. If not monitored and wisely encouraged; (more…)

Lock on Target, Lock on Target – Star Wars

Posted by: Elizabeth on February 15, 2011

For successful norming the team lead must align their work with greater strategic objectives, establish clear processes and coordinate the execution of the work plan. Communication and the willingness to share continueto be paramount. Potential pitfalls here include (more…)

The Eye of the Storm?

Posted by: Elizabeth on February 10, 2011

The storming stage concerns building trust, setting goals and developing buy-in or team commitment. In this stage healthy group conflict and debate often occurs and should be encouraged.  Typically team members will struggle with tasks as well as the roles they will play. They need to build mutual respect, (more…)

Team Huddle!

Posted by: Elizabeth on February 8, 2011

Prior to even forming a team, be sure that a team is required. Difficulties arise when organizations require individuals to work together when a team is actually not necessary, or conversely when individuals attempt to perform a task that is better suited to a team.

The forming stage is really about orientation, about “testing the waters” and getting to know one another. (more…)

Give me a T…E…A….M Gooo TEAM!

Posted by: Elizabeth on January 11, 2011

Communication brings alignment to an organization and its employees. We recommend that a communication team explore all possible communication vehicles, both existing and new to reach different audiences. (more…)

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