Got Teams

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Got Teams?
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When teams are goodthey are very, very good

• Innovation is multiplied
• Strengths are shared
• More done in less time
• Emotionally charged with commitment
• Inspiration and enthusiasm is exponential
• More fun

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When teams are badits miserable

• Diverted focus
• Weaknesses are shared
• Emotionally charged with conflict
• Frustration and resistance is exponential
• Drag on energy

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Rules of the Game

• Teams cannot be declared
• Team development starts with individual
  development
• Not all is equal, but all is balanced
• Clarity of focus needs to be constantly coached
• High performance teams are a result of high
  performance coaching

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Coaching Teams

• Clear boundaries and values for behavior
• Shared vision
• Importance and dignity for all
• Metrics and milestones for progress checks
• Call out of bounds in timely manner
• Encouragement is vital celebrate all success

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Clear Boundaries and Values for Behavior

• Mutual respect
• Team and individual success in balance
• Open communication and problem solving
• Clear opportunities and consequences
• Team built coach managed

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Shared Vision

• Why is the vision worthwhile?
• Who is served by the achievement of the vision?
• What needs to be accomplished in order to achieve
  the vision?
• What boundaries must be considered?
• Visions evolve

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Importance and Dignity for All

• All members are treated with dignity
• All members have contributions
• One-size development does not fit all
• Healthy individuals make healthy teams
• Curiosity drives innovation
• Fear drives defensiveness

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The Human Element

• Teams are organized people
• People are driven to action by emotion
• Emotions are created from internal thoughts
• Thoughts are created from filtered information
• Information is communicated even when it is
  not meant to be

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Actions
Emotions
Thoughts
Beliefs
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Metrics and Milestones for Progress Checks

• Determine milestones and measurements of success
  together
• Determine ways of measuring progress
• Review progress in a timely manner
• Provide individual and team coaching for
  improvements
• Celebrate successes

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Call Out of Bounds in Timely Manner

• Ball hogs
• Fear drivers
• Self-righteous judges
• Slackers
• People who really arent in the game
• People who lack passion for the game
• Performance manage on behalf of the team

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Celebrate All Success

• Success is habitual
• Success is encouraging
• Celebrations make struggle worthwhile
• Celebration is one of your greatest contributions
  as a coach

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Coaching Teams

• Clear boundaries and values for behavior
• Shared vision
• Importance and dignity for all
• Metrics and milestones for progress checks
• Call out of bounds in timely manner
• Celebrate all success