The document summarizes a breakfast meeting about building high-performing teams. It discusses the importance of effective teamwork, what constitutes a high-performing team, and barriers to effective teamwork like lack of trust and clarity. Various activities are described aimed at building the five behaviors of great teams according to Lencioni: trust, conflict, commitment, accountability, and results. Attendees are encouraged to reflect on how their own team is doing and make changes to improve productivity and performance. The next breakfast meeting will focus on developing great leaders on the job.
12. TRUST >> GREAT TEAMS…
trust one another on a
fundamental, emotional level
are vulnerable with each other
about their weak-nesses,
mistakes and fears
can be completely open with
one another, without filters
13. TRUSTACTIVITY:
PERSONAL HISTORIES
Where did you grow up?
How many siblings do you have and
where do you fall in the sibling order
(oldest, youngest, etc.)?
What was an important or unique
challenge of your childhood – of
being a kid?
activity–pairs
14. CONFLICT >> GREAT TEAMS…
are not afraid to engage in
passionate dialogue around
issues
do not hesitate to disagree
with, challenge, and question
one another to find the best
answers
16. COMMITMENT >> GREAT TEAMS…
ensure clarity + focus
engage in conflict (around issues)
to ensure that nothing has been left
unsaid
achieve buy-in around important
decisions
17. COMMITMENTACTIVITY:
OUR TOP PRIORITY
What is the single most important
thing that must get done in the next
3 months in order for us to succeed?
Best practices handout – use with
your teams
activity(teams)
18. ACCOUNTABILITY >> GREAT TEAMS…
hold one another accountable
for adhering to the team’s
commitments
don’t rely on the team leader
for accountability; go directly
to their peers
19. ACCOUNTABILITYACTIVITY:
THEVALUEOF FEEDBACK
Think about a time…
When you received feedback that felt
harsh, but ended up being valuable
When you received feedback, but you
wished it would have come sooner
activity(teams)
20. RESULTS >> GREAT TEAMS…
set aside their individual needs
and focus on what is best for
the team
emphasize collective results
that define team success
21. ACTIVITY:
HOW IS (Y)OURTEAM DOING?
Review the list of behaviors
Place a red sticker next to
the behavior where you
think this team needs to do
the most work
Place a green sticker next to
the behavior where you
think your team is the
strongest
23. TEAMACTIVITY:
COMMITTINGTOCHANGE
Write down one change that you will
make to help the team improve
Write down one change that the team can
make to become more productive
activity(teams)
24. NEXTSTEPS
what can you do differently, today?
what are your long-term goals?
how will you determine success?
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We tend to avoid conflict. Minnesota/North Dakota nice.
Learn to recognize it (both good and bad) as part of our daily lives, manage it instead of avoiding.
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