Creating a Succesful Team- Working Outline

Creating a successful team

Working outline

I. Introduction

A. “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.” –Aristotle

B. Great teams require effort and commitment, trust and accountability as they aim for results.

C. Anticipate, prepare for and avoid dysfunctions model loopholes By using the 5 dysfunction model, we can see the potential downfalls of a team.

II. Dysfunction Model

A. Absence of Trust

1. Trust will help everyone is comfortable speaking openly, and this will lead to being open about discussing challenges and issues in a group.

B. Fear of Conflict

1. By feeling validated and empowered to speak the team will be able to discuss openly any issues

2. Discussing issues will allow for creative solutions and practical, realistic decisions.

C. Lack of Commitment

1. Lack of commitment is the first step to failure. By lacking this, a group has no passion or desire to do what needs to be done, and will not put any effort into the necessary tasks.

2. A good way help maintain all group members committed is by having everyone show up for all team meetings and participate in completing all group assignments

3. In order to maintain fairness and balance, there must be equal responsibility among all tasks for team members.

D. Avoidance of Accountability

1. Assigning two people to each task can help accountability as one member can help the other and vice versa

2. We are accountable for our decisions in our personal life so why shouldn't we be just as accountable in our work life." - Catherine Pulsifer

E. Inattention to Results

1. Have a high level of standards and expectations… and keep everyone consistent about them

2. “Success is a journey, not a destination” so success is the reward.