The Secret of Teams

Course Correction

The team’s next meeting was intended to focus on how to begin introducing their findings to the entire organization. However, the meeting took a much more personal and productive turn.

Debbie opened the meeting as usual by asking everyone to give a status report regarding what was going on in their lives. They responded openly. After everyone else had spoken, the team members looked at Steve, who had always been reluctant to participate. After an awkward moment, he finally said, “All is good at my house.”

“Anything else you’d like to share?” Debbie asked.

“Nope,” Steve said.

“Okay, then, let’s pick up where we left off in our last meeting. I still feel very good about talent, skills, and community. Did any of you have additional ...