BREAKING DOWN A BUSINESS TEAM!

WHAT AN EFFECTIVE TEAM NEEDS ...
* A common goal
* Interaction and involvement of all members
* Power within the group to make decisions
* Maintenance of individual’s self-esteem
* Attention to the process and content
* Mutual trust
* Respect for differences
* Constructive conflict resolution
* Leadership

GOOD LEADERS MUST …
* Make team feel good about coming to work
* Create a positive environment
* Set guidelines
* Establish a trust factor (do you do what you said you would do? Can you be believed? Can people rely on you?)

SUPERVISORS SHOULD ALWAYS PAY ATTENTION TO ...
* Level of openness
* Tone of voice
* Positive language
* Feedback
* Overall communication


Jim Loria, Career Planning Expert for Sports Professionals
Email address: loria@sfstampede.com