Six Team Essentials
Peak Team Performance should be the goal of every organization. There are hundreds of books, tools and other resources dedicated to the pursuit of this outcome. Over the years, and through working with hundreds of clients, we have come up with a working list of Team Essentials. The list is by no means complete, and the unique qualities and goals of individual teams will add to or detract from this list – however, this list provides a framework... [Read More...]
Recreational Team Building Vs Team Development
From time to time, I meet clients who have taken part in some activity that was billed as ‘Team Building.’ The experiences they share can vary widely. Some found their team building experience “extremely beneficial” while others though it was “a complete waste of time” Many have commented that team building is nothing more than a pleasant distraction. The efficacy of a team building endeavor is dependent... [Read More...]
Teams Benefit from Slowing Economy
A Slow Economy is Time for Business Process Improvement You’re probably thinking “How could anyone benefit from a slowing economy?” Well, this statement certainly needs clarification. Not every team will benefit from economic hardship. In fact, many teams will shrink (labor statistics are a blatant example of this sad reality) and many benefits will be cut. Managers and business owners are ‘tightening their belts.’ For... [Read More...]
Ten Characteristics of Authentic Leaders
Ten Characteristics of Authentic Leadership All of us have dealt with leaders, both effective and ineffective. Sadly, many of the people in charge are the latter. What are the skills and qualities that separate a good leader from a bad one? First of all, it is important to create a working definition for leadership. Leadership is a set of skills and qualities that helps to motivate individuals and groups toward a common goal. Leadership can come... [Read More...]
Book List
In order to improve and enhance our offerings as a team building service provider, we make a point of keeping up with trends, research and literature related to team performance and innovation. I came up with a list that I felt was most useful for building a successful team. The following list is linked to a site that describes and sells these excellent books. Granted, this is a long list, and much of the information found within any one book... [Read More...]
