CHAPTER 10Bring It All Together
In collectively crafting a team agreement (as covered in the previous chapter), the team also commits to abiding by its details—which solidifies team alignment. The manager can help maintain that alignment by ensuring that all team members have (access to) the knowledge, tools, training, processes, and cohesion they need to fulfill their agreed-to roles and obligations. This calls for three practices in particular. One, running effective meetings. Two, boosting morale—by expressing appreciation and celebrating success. And three, continually strengthening your relationship with each team member.
That much covers the last of the “what” on the manager’s to-do list. We’ll wrap that up with a few words on how to proceed in any new phase—including growing.
Let’s get to it.
Run Effective Meetings
Of course, meetings are essential for sharing information and moving projects forward. Unfortunately, online meetings are notorious for being awful. From technical challenges to unengaged participants, there are all too many snags that can get in the way of trouble-free communication. Fortunately, ...
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