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Essentials for an Effective Team
The Foundation of Success
Key Topics Covered in This Chapter
- The importance of competence, of everyone bringing something that the team needs
- Why every team needs a clear goal and associated performance metrics
- Why commitment to the common goal is essential
- Why every member must contribute and every member must benefit
- How an enabling structure and supportive environment encourage success
- Why team goals must align with key organizational goals
IF ANALYSIS of your situation confirms that a team is the best way to approach your goal, you’ll probably be eager to select team members and get them into gear. Resist that impulse for just a bit. Instead, take some time to consider what your team will need to be most ...