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High Performance Teams: The Lifeblood of an Organization

The dynamics of teams have been well-studied and observed because organizations understand the importance and value of high performing teams. Strong, well-structured teams contribute significantly to the growth and development of business ideas, strategies and implementation plans.
High performance teams don't just happen by accident or luck. They evolve over time and experience many stops and starts as they work towards achieving the goals they set out to accomplish.
New teams go through 4 distinct stages as they evolve. Understanding the stage your team is in is very helpful in addressing issues that may arise or already exist:
  • Forming - The orientation period, people getting to know the other team members, their working styles and skill sets.
  • Storming - Members may experience some dissatisfaction. Original expectations may not be aligning with the current reality.
  • Norming - The resolution stage, where discrepancies are resolved and there is increased trust and collaboration.
  • Performing - Shared responsibilities and leadership. High confidence in accomplishing tasks.
Teams can move through these stages quickly or over an extended period of time depending on the people involved, how well they work together and the general "fit" of all the individuals. Teams are also fluid entities that shape and reshape and eventually disband when the work is accomplished. For this reason, these stages are more cyclical in nature rather than linear and people can expect to re-experience situations they believed were already addressed.
When teams eventually do begin to perform in a consistently high manner, it behooves organizations to support them in every way possible because they are its lifeblood. Following is a checklist of characteristics that define high performing teams.
Characteristics of High Performing Teams
  • Members share clear goals and accountabilities ? they are interdependent on each for their success.
  • The team leader has good people skills and is committed to a team approach for problem solving and decision making.
  • Leadership is shared depending on the skills required to accomplish a task.
  • Everyone is willing to contribute and will go above and beyond the call of duty when necessary.
  • They will step in for each other when required.
  • Team member roles are clearly defined.
  • There is a high level of trust in each other's abilities.
  • They are able to resolve conflicts in a constructive manner, without personal attacks.
  • The team members develop a good process for communicating with each other that takes into accounts everyone's preferred style.
  • They know how to celebrate successes and give credit where it is due.
How does your team rank against these characteristics? Which elements exist and which might be missing? Sometimes recognizing what is working and what requires attention is a big first step to resolving issues that exist on a team.
If you would like to learn more about team dynamics and how your team can learn to perform in a consistently high manner, contact us at Kor Capabilities Consulting. We have the skills and experience to support you with your specific needs.
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