Be a Great Boss: The Hill Collection (4 Items)

Be Clear About How Your Team Works 189

Do You Talk Explicitly in Your Team About Cultural

Predispositions and All Aspects of Group Process?

Many teams and team managers are reluctant to be explicit about

team purpose, goals, standards, roles, and values or about how

such differences might affect the way the group functions. Don’t

be. Talk about them without judging differences or the people

involved. Being explicit is good for all groups, but for multicul-

tural groups, it’s essential.

You Must Protect Your Team from the

Weaknesses Inherent in All Teams

Teams are not perfect. They can fall into subtle but common traps.

Here are some to look for.

Is Your Team Insular?

There is a dark side to strong team cultures. They can feed ...