{"id":3384,"date":"2024-12-06T14:43:37","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T03:43:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greatpeopleinside.com\/australia\/?p=3384"},"modified":"2024-12-06T14:59:52","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T03:59:52","slug":"my-people-are-great-but-my-team-doesnt-gel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greatpeopleinside.com\/australia\/my-people-are-great-but-my-team-doesnt-gel\/","title":{"rendered":"My People Are Great But My Team Doesn&#8217;t Gel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u201cI have great people in my business, but when working as a team they just don\u2019t gel.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Does this ring a bell with you?<\/p>\n<p>Humans are complex individuals, but put humans together in a team, and complexity goes through the roof! So how do you ensure your teams deliver <strong>high performance<\/strong> and foster <strong>workplace collaboration<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Champion Team Beats a Team of Champions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This adage, often used in sports, holds true in the business world as well. Professor David Clutterbuck, a renowned expert in team dynamics, defines a team as a &#8220;special form of group, where shared purpose and interdependencies replace common purpose and individual activity.&#8221; In essence, a team is more than just a collection of individuals; it&#8217;s a cohesive unit with a shared goal and a commitment to collective success.<\/p>\n<p>By understanding these key characteristics, we can better appreciate the power of <strong>high-performing teams<\/strong> and the importance of fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Three-Pronged Approach to Developing Top Teams<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We live in an <strong>innovation-driven world<\/strong>, where building high-performing teams is more crucial than ever. To foster innovation and drive success, consider this tried-and-tested <strong>team-building strategy<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Hire the Right People<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Recruiting the right talent is the foundation of a high-performing team. To ensure a successful hire for your team, it\u2019s critical to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Benchmark Success<\/strong>: The first step is truly understanding what drives top performance in your business. Leverage the science of <strong>psychometric assessments<\/strong> to identify these attributes. This not only highlights development areas for existing team members but also creates a benchmark against which you can measure new team members.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clarify Roles<\/strong>: Develop detailed job descriptions that outline the key responsibilities, skills, and experience required for each position.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Screen Effectively<\/strong>: Use a combination of screening techniques, such as resume screening, phone interviews, and video interviews, to identify qualified candidates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assess Fit<\/strong>: Consider a candidate\u2019s fit with the manager, the team, and organizational values through tailored assessments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Onboard &amp; Develop<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The journey doesn\u2019t end once the successful candidate signs the employment contract. To foster growth and <strong>employee engagement<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Onboard Effectively<\/strong>: Provide tools to help your manager onboard new employees and set them up for their first development plan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mentor and Support<\/strong>: Assign experienced mentors to guide new employees and foster <strong>workplace collaboration<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Invest in Training<\/strong>: Offer <strong>employee development programs<\/strong> to help staff acquire new skills.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Career Pathing<\/strong>: Create clear career paths to help employees see their long-term potential within the organization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Create a Coaching Culture<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tony Robbins once said<em>, &#8220;The greatest gift you can give someone is the gift of coaching.&#8221; <\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To give this gift:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lead by Example<\/strong>: Model coaching behaviors, such as active listening, empathy, and constructive feedback.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Provide Coaching Training<\/strong>: Equip managers with the skills to act as effective coaches.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Foster Open Communication<\/strong>: Build a culture of honest dialogue where employees feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and ideas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recognize and Reward<\/strong>: Celebrate employee successes and provide regular recognition to boost <strong>employee engagement<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Invest in Your People<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By focusing on these three key areas, you can build <strong>high-performance teams<\/strong> that drive results. Your people are your most valuable asset. Invest in them, and they will reward you with outstanding performance.<\/p>\n<p>At GPI, we help organizations attract, develop, and retain top talent. Our programs increase <strong>team engagement<\/strong> and collaboration by more than 75%. See our testimonials here and book a call with me <a href=\"https:\/\/greatpeopleinside.com.au\/\">here<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>#TeamBuilding #HighPerformanceTeams #EmployeeEngagement #CoachingCulture<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cI have great people in my business, but when working as a team they just don\u2019t gel.\u201d &nbsp; Does this ring a bell with you? Humans are complex individuals, but put humans together in a team, and complexity goes through the roof! 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