10 Steps to Successful Teams

STEP FOUR:

Build Strong and Effective Relationships

• Build strong relationships
• Meet challenges to building strong relationships head on
• Establish a process for building team relationships
• Find common ground with team Build members

Trust takes time to build but can be dismantled in an instant. It is the most precious commodity in human relations.

—Jerry Acuff

I was once on a board of directors for a national training organization. One member was quite difficult to work with. He appeared very kind and friendly, but his tactics were often underhanded and he had a habit of offending people. Bottom line: He didn't inspire trust in his relationships. Once on a board meeting conference call he made a suggestion for a policy change. I remember ...