As they try to ride out the coronavirus pandemic, people are stressed and scared — nervous about others’ and their own health and the state of the world. For those lucky enough to be healthy and working from home in quarantine, their jobs can seem trivial and irritating. Separated physically from their colleagues, customers, and […]
Don’t Let Teamwork Get in the Way of Agility by Elaine Pulakos and Robert B. (Rob) Kaiser High Performance Teams • Leadership
Effective teamwork has never been more important than it is today, as organizations face an exceedingly volatile economy with significant business threats. Prevailing wisdom would have us use teamwork as much as possible to face these challenges head-on. The theory is that working in teams — especially those with different skillsets and backgrounds — sparks […]
This Expert Boosts Organizational Health By Coaching High-Performing Teams By Mike Meagher Accountability • High Performance Teams • Leadership
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations struggled to keep pace with an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world. As technology and culture rapidly iterate, businesses and organizations must either meet the ensuing new demands or fade into the background. Today’s organizations must optimize performance through high-performing teams. Globalization means maximizing team performance is becoming […]
Are You Building High-Performing Teams? by Jim Morgan Accountability • Generations • Leadership
It is important to work hard at building a high-performance team. Not only does it lead to better performance outcomes, but it is also a tremendous personal experience. Why in the world would you not want to be part of something so great? And why would you not want to experience it with others? A […]
SHRM – Developing and Sustaining High-Performance Work Teams Accountability • Leadership
A “high-performance work team” refers to a group of goal-focused individuals with specialized expertise and complementary skills who collaborate, innovate, and produce consistently superior results. The group relentlessly pursues performance excellence through shared goals, shared leadership, collaboration, open communication, clear role expectations and group operating rules, early conflict resolution, and a strong sense of accountability […]
Video: Covid-19: is working from home really the new normal? | The Economist Accountability • Execution • Generations
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated a shift towards remote working. This could affect not just people’s working lives, but the shape of cities, gender equality, and even how we measure time. Read more here: https://econ.st/3fXZVZ7 Click here for a full video by The Economist.
Build a Culture That Aligns with People’s Values by Natalie Baumgartner Accountability • Generations • Uncategorized
Candidates are seeking workplaces where they can intertwine their beliefs with those of the company, and work together on a common vision of purpose and success. As leaders grapple with how to recruit top candidates and retain employees, they must rethink how they’re shaping and building a culture that unites people around a common cause. Great […]
How leaders can maximize trust and minimize stress during the COVID-19 pandemic by American Psychological Association Accountability • High Performance Teams • Leadership • Most Popular
People look to leaders for guidance on what to do, what to expect and how to act. During uncertain and fluid times, the need for strong, calm, trustworthy leadership is more important than ever. Psychologists’ research points to several ways that leaders — whether they are government officials, business managers, educators, or parents — can […]
How to Avoid Burnout in a Remote Team BY ALISON GROVES Execution • Generations • High Performance Teams
Working remotely is a wonderful thing. It allows you to work in your best environment, giving your teammates and company the chance to have your best work. It also lets you call your own shots, leaving you more creative, happier, and healthier (hello no germs spreading around an office!). But there is a tendency to […]
Managers: Here’s A 7-Step Practical Guide To Leading A Remote Team By Leah Ryder Execution • Generations • High Performance Teams • Leadership
Managers of remote teams do all the same things in-office managers do: Hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, weekly check-ins, and more. We just do them a little… differently. Yes, we use many (many) Zoom calls to keep up facetime with our teams, but managing employees who work from home 100% of the time takes more strategic […]
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