7 Characteristics of high-performance teams
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by Luis Branco
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In the last article, we discussed, in general, the 7 characteristics of a high performance team, which can be represented by the acronym PERFORM.
In this article we will specifically analyze each of these 7 characteristics.
Purpose and values
They are shared by all team members:
- A strong raison d'être
- A common set of values
From the purpose and values derive:
- Mutually agreed objectives
- Definition of roles
- Development of strategies
If a team does not know who is (purpose), where is it going (image of the future), what will guide its journey (values), it will not develop
Empowerment
Exist:
- Confidence in the team's ability to overcome obstacles
- Information and knowledge sharing
- Helps among the members of the team
- Policies, rules and procedures that give the group the ability to easily perform tasks
The team:
- Has access to information
- Has the skills that needs.
- Know where to get the skills that needs.
- Has the authority to act, make decisions and make choices with clear limits
- Has autonomy, opportunity and ability to experience his personal and collective power
- Development and growth opportunities are offered to the team
Relationships and Communication
- There is open communication
Team members feel that:
- They can share, without fear, their ideas, opinions and feelings
- There is acceptance, respect and appreciation on the part of all the elements that make up the team
- Listening is as important as speaking
- Differences are valued
- Embrace the conviction that it is from differences that creativity derives
- Through honest and interested feedback everyone is aware of their strengths and weaknesses, of their impact on others
- They act in ways that develop trust and acceptance
- They are committed to each other both personally and professionally
- They are interested and depend on each other
Cohesion is high.
Flexibility
They are interdependent and realize that they are all responsible for:
- Performance
- Development
- Leadership
It is difficult to determine who the leader is because the leadership moves according to the needs of the time.
The team thrives on hard work and fun.
Feelings and opinions are valued.
The elements recognize the inevitability of change and adapt to the conditions of change.
Optimal productivity
The team:
- Generates maximum productivity which is reflected in the quantity and quality of the work performed
- It is committed to producing important results
Productivity consists of results. Without results, nothing else matters.
- There is a commitment to quality and high criteria
The team members are proud of:
- Meet deadlines
- Reach goals
- Get the job done
- Team success
- They take responsibility for each other and aspire to continuous improvement
They developed effective methods of:
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Increase creativity and participation
Recognition and Appreciation
A high-performance team receives continuous positive feedback and recognition from:
- Team members
- Team leader
- Organization
Recognition and appreciation are powerful ways to:
- Motivate
- Improve performance
The acknowledgment:
- Reinforces behavior
- Strengthens esteem
- Increases the sense of value
- Increases the feeling of accomplishment
Both personal and team recognition are important.
Morale
It is the result of all the features described above.
If the other elements of PERFORM are established, morale is high.
The team members are:
- Enthusiastic about their work
- Proud of their results
- Proud to belong to the team
Do the teams you work with have the characteristics of high performance teams?
Posted on: April 28, 2021 11:07 AM |
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Kwiyuh Michael Wepngong
Community Champion
Financial Management Specialist | US Peace Corps
Yaounde, Centre, Cameroon
Wow, thanks Luis,
Such a great summary... so rich
Luis Branco
CEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, Ldª
Carcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dear KWIYUH
Thank you very much for your kind comment
I sincerely hope to have contributed to a reflection on the characteristics of high performance teams
Tiago Romao
Project Manager - PfMP | PgMP | PMP | ACP | PBA | CBAP | CSM | MSc.| Altice Portugal | Meo
Sobreda, Setubal/Almada, Portugal
Hi Luis Branco
Thanks for listing theses characteristics for high level teams.
Pinnacle of PERFORMANCE, who as project manager would not wish for such team?
Would say the acronym well defines the criteria BUT why is so difficult, would say rare to have more teams with these characteristics?
Having people working remotely facilitates or deterrents such nirvana?
regards
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