Team Building

Posted on 24. Feb, 2009 by admin in Team Building

“Nature has given us two ears but only one mouth.” Benjamin Disraeli

3REAL LIFE HABITS FOR SUCCESS ® RESOLVE YOUR CONFLICT

Conflict is part of life, almost as unavoidable as the common cold. Even the most intelligent and ethical people will differ. Sibling rivalry, friendship feuds and disgruntled co-workers are part of life. With the right tools conflict can produce great results. It can actually bring people closer together when the conflict is resolved.

1. FOCUS ON SOLVING PROBLEMS NOT CONTROLLING OTHERS. There are many ways to peel a potato. The goal is to not solve the problem “my way” or “your way” but rather to develop a solution that meets everyone’s needs. We must practice the “it’s not about me” principle. Get to the core of the problem so you can solve it, and leave your ego behind!

2. SCHEDULE A MEETING. Problems don’t go away because they are ignored. Have a sit down. This is the intervention. The air needs to be cleared and should occur behind closed doors. This gives the people involved the chance to work things out so they don’t erupt into something larger than they are. Talking about it can function as a safely relief valve.

3. USE AN UNBIASED THIRD PARTY. Who do you know, or who can you call upon that does not have an interest or something to gain. This can be a consultant or an arbiter, or a referee, or an impartial and honest co-worker. This is an opportunity to hear an objective opinion on how to possibly solve the issue.

“Curious things, habits. People themselves never knew they had them?” Agatha Chirstie

3 REAL LIFE HABITS FOR SUCCESS ® BUILD YOUR TEAM

Yes you! Synergy is defined as a combined action; a compatibility and cooperation of individual elements—the sum of the parts being greater than their individual components. Unless you do your part within the equation then the equation will not work. You don’t have to be a renowned physicist to understand this concept.

1. FULFILL YOUR OBLIGATION. Give 100 percent of yourself. Give little regard if you think others might not follow through. Do your absolute very best to do your part. Just make it happen.

2. DEFINE THE EXPECTATIONS OF ALL TEAM MEMBERS. To create a team that works together well, all members must know and agree on what it is they are going to contribute to the team’s purpose and what types of behaviors are appropriate. Does everyone know what the goals or the measurable objectives are of the team? Does every team member know and understand their specific role within the team? Don’t make it an international mystery. Spell out what needs to be done, and who needs to do what.

3. TREAT EVERYONE AS IMPORTANT. Everyone piece in the puzzle is significant, whether it be in the spot light or not. Most people are so busy in their own lives that they aren’t in the least bit interested in the lives of others.Why should they be? No one seems to be concerned for them! The truth is that your life will be beautifully enhanced by tuning into the lives of others. The bottom line is respect!

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