Chapter 6. Analysing Your Team
The first thing to consider is the depressing fact that a large number of teams fail to achieve their goals, with considerable cost to the organisation and the people involved. The five most commonly cited reasons are outlined below. Do you recognise any of them in teams you have worked in?
The Task Governs the Process
Whilst the task is the central focus and purpose of the team, there is much more to achieving success than this. Working as a team requires that you pay attention to relationships and the way you work and communicate. Teams need to find ways to build trust, to understand the strengths and weaknesses of each member and to gain a sense of commitment to the overall goal. If you want your team to go the ...
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