Understanding a successful Team

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