When teams transition they can lose momentum and, as a result, the progress towards key organisational impacts can stall. This transition could take the shape of a: Significant team changes like these can hinder the delivery of key outcomes and you have a crucial decision to make at this point. Do you invest in...
…they are too important. At the risk of being criticised as a spoilsport or curmudgeon, I urge you to stop wasting valuable time and money on team building activities, team away days and corporate team events. Yes, I have a personal bias – I can’t stand ‘forced fun.’ But my concern is more a...
In the fast-paced arena of corporate leadership, C-suite executives and Chief People Officers are constantly seeking inspiration to elevate their game. The ongoing 2024 Paris Olympics offer us a perfect opportunity to explore how the world of sports continues to provide valuable insights for business leaders. As a lifelong sports enthusiast, I’ve witnessed countless...
Middle managers play a pivotal role in any organisation. They are the bridge between upper management and the frontline employees, responsible for translating high-level strategies into actionable tasks. One of their key responsibilities is talent development, ensuring that their team members grow, both personally and professionally. To facilitate this process, the WORD acronym —...
Our recent blog posts have explored the importance of viewing a team, not just as an intact unit but also as a collection of individuals who operate across a range of relationships. When those bonds are sufficiently strong, they enable the team deliver the key impacts that are required of it. This article moves the...
Traditional views of teams often see them as cohesive units, even when they’re assembled for specific projects. Team members are viewed as working towards common goals and shared success. However, looking at teams from a different angle reveals that they consist of individuals with their own agendas, aspirations, and diverse perspectives. When these personal...
In the last post we began to explore different perspectives for looking at teams. We countered the oft quoted idea that there is no ‘I’ in team. We explained why, in fact, a team is full of ‘I’s and why that is relevant for leaders and organisations to be fully aware of. This is important because...
In the first of two articles exploring the concept of a ‘team,’ I want to address a common but misguided notion often repeated in discussions about teamwork: the trite and glaringly false assertion that, “There is no ‘I’ in team.” I realise that you, dear reader, will never have uttered this apocryphal statement, so...
If you are considering supporting your senior teams, I hope this article will help you in your decision-making process by giving you a general overview of the market and what is on offer. I shall also help you understand why it is so important that you should be clear on what you and your...
If you are a leader of a team or a purchaser of development for your organisation, you can’t have helped but notice that since the pandemic, there has been a good deal of coverage about “leading at a distance” and developing high performing teams. Not surprising when you consider how challenging the pandemic proved...
