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Breaking Through The Barriers! Team Building In Chaos!
The 4 C’s Of High Performance Teams!
Nov. 1, 2008Len Strickler Motivational Seminarswww.breakingthroughthebarriers.com
What Are The Barriers Today?Economic CrisisUnemployment All Time HighGlobal CompetitionEmployers - Less Is MoreEmployees - Fear Job LossGenerational Management Issues
Answer: High Performance TeamsDefinition Of Team- There are so many objects of great value to man
which cannot be obtained by unconnected individuals, but must be attained if at all, by association.
Daniel Webster
Margin of Success
Team Work
#1 Reason Teams FailLack of a Clear and Elevating Goal! Clarity- Goal must have specific performance objectives.
Elevating – Bigger than the team, personally challenging, for a common good cause.
Foundation- Clear/ Elevating GoalWhat Is The Teams Mission – The Why - Given By Company Leadership!
What Are The Objectives – The What
What Are The Goals/Action- The How – Goals are SMART!
Clear Action Plan For Each Goal - GO
Foundation- Know Your TeamTeam Dynamics Critical
Have All Team Members Tested
Team Building Session
Ensure Rewards For Team Behavior
4 C’s Of High Performance Teams Highly Communicative – Trust - Open Communication Fosters Trust.Be Candid – With KindnessBe Quick - Do Not Let Issues Fester.Be Inclusive - Do Not Hoard Information
4 C’s Of High Performance Teams Highly Collaborative - All Your Strength Is In UnionSee Team Mates As Collaborators Not
Competitors.Be Supportive Not SuspiciousFocus On Team Not Self
4 C’s Of High Performance Teams Highly Competent – Must Have Fast
Horses!Committed To ExcellenceNever Settle For AveragePay Attention To DetailPerform Consistently
4 C’s Of Performance Teams Committed - “The harder you work the harder it
is to surrender.” Vince LombardiCommitment Comes As A Choice Commitment Lasts When Tied To ValuesCommitment Has Nothing To Do With
Abilities
Other Qualities In Successful TeamsAdaptableDependableDisciplinedEnthusiasticPreparedSelf- ImprovingRelationalSelflessTenacious
Tips For Managers In Times Of ChaosBe Prepared For Change – Embrace ItPerception Does Matter – Do Not Force ItDefine and ListenSeek To Understand…Set The ToneOpen The Books?Focus On The Future
Tips For MangersBe More VisibleReward/RecognitionGet Employees InvolvedGet Back To What MattersResearch And DevelopmentDo Not Forget Your PartnersAsk Your Customers
ConclusionTeam Work Is Necessary In Our Economic
TimesTeam Work Is PossibleTeam Work Is PersonalTeam Work is Profitable