Establishing
a proficient, passionate, and talented team is the key to a successful
operation in
an organization. To build such a team,
you need to understand how to work hard and take on responsibilities, resolve conflicts, identify resources, and keep your team
sharp and motivated. These skills are covered by the following topics:
Clear and Elevating Goal
§ Goal has to reflect group/community values
§ There was free discussion of the objectives until
members could commit themselves to them; the objectives are meaningful to each group member.
§ Just
beyond reach but nonetheless possible: BHAG
Results-Driven Structure
§ Balance between process and product
§ Give participant’s immediate feedback
§ Maintain
communication among shareholders
Competent Team Members
§ Build community capacity
§ Encourage and inspire wide participation
§ Diverse
and balanced leadership
Unified Commitment
§ Team spirit
§ Commitment from all levels of organizations
§ Identification,
respect with others on the team (there is no “I” in T-E-A-M)
Collaborative Climate
§ Understand the obstacles to collaboration
§ Build relationships
§ Collaboration
as a journey, not a destination
Standards of Excellence
§ Performance measures
§ Project outcomes
§ Evaluate, Refine, Revise
External Support and
Recognition
§ Diversified financial support
§ Recognition for accomplishments – celebrate successes
§ Internal
support from partner agencies
Principled Leadership
§ Embrace diversity and conflict as learning
opportunities
§ Consensus building
§ Foster
vision, a belief in the opportunity for change, and opportunities for
meaningful involvement