Post on 18-Dec-2015
Why Teams Underachieve
Why Teams Underachieve
Absence of Absence of TRUSTTRUST
Teams with an absence of trust . . .
Conceal weaknesses from each otherHesitate to ask for help Don’t provide constructive feedbackFail to tap into one another’s skills & experiencesWaste time & energy managing their behaviors Hold grudgesDread meetings & avoid spending time together
Why Teams Underachieve
Absence of Absence of TRUSTTRUST
Fear of Fear of CONFLICCONFLIC
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Teams that fear conflict…
Have boring meetingsIgnore controversial topics that are critical to team successFail to tap into all the opinions and perspectives of team membersWaste time and energy with posturing and interpersonal risk management
Why Teams Underachieve
Absence of Absence of TRUSTTRUST
Fear of Fear of CONFLICCONFLIC
TT
Lack of Lack of COMMITMENCOMMITMEN
TT
A team that fails to commit…
Creates ambiguity among the team about direction and priorities Watches windows of opportunity close due to excessive analysis and unnecessary delayBreeds lack of confidence and fear of failureRevisits discussions and decisions again and again
Why Teams Underachieve
Absence of Absence of TRUSTTRUST
Fear of Fear of CONFLICCONFLIC
TT
Lack of Lack of COMMITMENCOMMITMEN
TT
Avoidance of Avoidance of ACCOUNTABILITACCOUNTABILIT
YY
A team that avoids accountability…
Creates resentment among team members who have different standards of performanceEncourages mediocrityMisses deadlinesPlaces an undue burden on the team leader as the sole source of discipline.
Why Teams Underachieve
Absence of Absence of TRUSTTRUST
Fear of Fear of CONFLICCONFLIC
TT
Lack of Lack of COMMITMENCOMMITMEN
TT
Avoidance of Avoidance of ACCOUNTABILITACCOUNTABILIT
YY
Inattention Inattention to to
RESULTSRESULTS
A team that is not focused on results…
Stagnates or fails to growLoses achievement-oriented employees and team membersEncourages team members to focus on their individual goalsIs easily distracted
How Can We Overcome These?
Absence of Absence of TRUSTTRUST
Fear of Fear of CONFLICCONFLIC
TT
Lack of Lack of COMMITMENCOMMITMEN
TT
Avoidance of Avoidance of ACCOUNTABILITACCOUNTABILIT
YY
Inattention Inattention to to
RESULTSRESULTS
How Can We Overcome These?
Absence of Absence of TRUSTTRUST
Fear of Fear of CONFLICCONFLIC
TT
Lack of Lack of COMMITMENCOMMITMEN
TT
Avoidance of Avoidance of ACCOUNTABILITACCOUNTABILIT
YY
Inattention Inattention to to
RESULTSRESULTS
GROUP BRAINSTORM
Divide into groups & pick a challenge to discuss
Discuss strategies to overcome this particular challenge
Select one person as the recorder to list ideas
Select one person as the speaker
Present to the class
Debrief
Identify one reason why teams underachieve.
Identify one strategy to overcome these obstacles.
What one key point stands out for you the most?