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What
Can Block Team Performance?
Although
teams vary in size, structure, style and function, they share some of the same
barriers to effectiveness. Some common barriers to team success include:
A
Team in Name Only¾Simply
calling a group of people a team doesn't work. A team must have shared
vision, values and measures of success.
Ineffective,
Unnecessary Meetings¾
What creates a high performing team is action. Use meetings wisely
and sparingly.
Lack
of Empowerment¾
Teams are most effective when they can act with authority.
Poorly
Linked Skills¾
Without the ability to respond, teams fail and become discouraged.
Link skills to team responsibilities.
Lack
of Management Commitment¾
Teams need support beyond the launch phase. Management must
demonstrate its committed to the team process or teams will falter.
No
Strategic or Policy Connection¾
Teams must be aligned to corporate direction and polices. Without
this connection teams lose effectiveness and can even become counterproductive.
Lack
of Belief in Teams¾
Beliefs change over time as the result of personal experience. To
change beliefs, actions speak louder than words. Promote a clear vision,
demonstrate unwavering commitment, and get results.
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