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Leader
and Team Transitioning
New beginnings, whether through changes in leadership, team
members or a new start up, are a time of opportunity. Many
questions come to mind. What does leader expect? What are
the goals and objectives going forward? Who are the people
on the team? Will the team “gel”? How long do we
have to get organized before our business results are impacted?
The purpose
of this Leader and Team Workshop is to help a new leader or
leadership team operate at high levels of effectiveness as
quickly as possible.
We
address four dimensions for effective and productive teamwork
and climate building.
1.
Objectives – The most critical factor for effective
team functioning is a set of objectives that are understood
and accepted by all team members. When objectives are not
in place, the effectiveness of the team may suffer because
all individuals may pull in different directions.
2.
Working Relationships – Individuals have different
personal styles for conducting themselves in the work environment.
Some people are highly detailed, structured and analytical.
Others are more free wheeling. Still others are more concerned
with persona relationships. Within any group of individuals,
there will always be people with conflicting styles. These
style differences can result in misunderstandings and can
seriously detract from team effectiveness. Identifying these
differences and how they impact members can lead to understanding
and more productive relationships.
3.
Role Expectations –
An effective
management team has a clear understanding of what each member
is expected to do. Further, they know exactly what each member
of the team expects or wants from other members of the team.
In short, everyone has a clear and shared understanding of
the role he/she plays within the team.
4.
Operating Procedures – The
last dimension underlying effective team performance are the
operating procedures used for getting the work done. For example.
An effective team typically has agreed upon procedures for
making decisions that are implemented. It has an established
system for solving problems, which takes advantage of all
the resources in a team. It manages its time effectively in
meetings. Finally, an effective team recognizes that conflict
is an opportunity for learning and growth, and rather than
avoiding situations, has procedures for managing conflict
productively.
For additional
information, call 847-358-0614 or email info@sgcconsultinggroup.com.
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