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

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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

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Lack of Lack of COMMITMENCOMMITMEN

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Avoidance of Avoidance of ACCOUNTABILITACCOUNTABILIT

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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

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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?