Archive: Developing Successful Teams
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What about the “I” in Team? Go Phillies! How ‘bout those Phil’s being the 2008 World Series Champions? Being a Philly fan my whole life, I have become very familiar with the ups and downs of our sports teams and both the hopes and dashed dreams that are part of that world. Upon reflection of this past week’s Championship and celebration, as well as the whole season, ask yourself this question: Is it the coach, the star performer, a few star performers or the combined efforts of each player that makes for success? A successful team is comprised of individual contributors who each maximize their individual skills and experiences toward the desired result. We always say there is no “I” in team but what about the “I” in individual. Making sure each individual is prepared to fully contribute to the team or organization’s goals requires a focus on the “I”. A good coach knows how to develop the “I”. Recognizing an individual’s strengths and weaknesses and the impact they have on the organization is critical. The “Coach” works with the individual to clarify areas of development, introduce skills and concepts that will develop those areas and practice applying these skills and concepts in actual work situations. Organizational coaching is not the same as personal coaching. The organizational coach is expected to focus on the development of the individual within the context of the role or position they hold within the organization. The personal coach is expected to focus on the development of the individual within the context of the career goals they have. Coaching is a way companies are leveraging training and development resources to make sure each individual is able to specifically address their development needs and more importantly have the opportunity to dialogue around approaches that will lead to greater success in the workplace. In returning to my original question, “Is it the coach, the star performer or few star performers, or the combined efforts of each player that makes for success?” I am sure you would agree that sometimes it is clearly the coach. Other times it is the star performer(s). When it is the combined efforts of each player, you have clearly maximized your talent and made sure each member is fully contributing. Organizational coaching can help you ensure all team members are fully utilized to get the “win”. For more information on coaching, please contact Therese Williams at twilliams@pinnaclegroupbrs.com or call 484.636.0027 extension 111.
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What? So What? Now What? - Feedback and Coaching. When managers provide timely feedback and review expectations and key responsibility areas, they have poised the organization and its individuals to create a climate that is positioned for high performance. Below is a demonstration of the What? So What? Now What? model that can be utilized by managers to improve performance.
For more information on High Performance Cultures, please contact Tricia Cellucci at pcellucci@pinnaclegroupbrs.com or call 484.636.0027 extension 117.
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