There are specific reasons why some teams crystallize and others crumble over the course of a project, starting with a clear mission and a sense of trust. Here, one training expert spells out his "secret" to creating team dynamics. How many do you already practice?
You have just joined a team of specialists who have worked together for six months on a potentially lucrative contract. At your first Monday morning meeting, you sit at the conference table listening to your teammates sort through project details. You ask questions and are politely answered. Even though you have knowledge and experience to offer, no one asks for your input. Some team members are questioning the politics behind certain decisions. Others are complaining about the lack of resources. Your boss enters the room and everyone grows quiet as he explains that the company could lose the contract if this team misses another deadline.
Sound familiar? It doesn’t have to. There are specific reasons why some teams succeed and other teams fail. Is it the quality of leadership, the commitment of team members, or something else entirely? Is there a "S.E.C.R.E.T." to successful team dynamics?
From storefront restaurants to corporate conglomerates, an organization’s success depends on the effectiveness and productivity of its various teams. And team success depends on the cooperation and collective efforts of