There are no winners in the blame game
It seems like we, people, are almost pre-programmed to blame. We live in a blame society where we are always looking for a scapegoat, someone to be responsible. And responsibility and taking responsibility is fine, but when we are quick to point a finger at anyone and anything outside ourselves, then we, per definition, aren't taking responsibility. A recent article in the describes the importance of taking responsibility rather than...
What can the business world learn from the world of sports?
People in business often look at the sports world and find inspiration therein, for their business. And rightly so, there's a lot we can learn from the world of sports. Look at TEAM sports specifically. If you are part of a sports team, you would be foolish not to give it your all. In fact, if you didn't give it your very best, being 100% present, being a team player, you wouldn't get to play, it's as simple as that. Yet, in the...
A team in conflict
Don't be afraid of conflict. Conflict and tension is a must in teams, it's needed to progress a team through to effectiveness. To harness the power of conflict and tension, you need to find ways of resolving them, not simply sweeping them under the carpet. What conflict is after all, is a difference in opinion, a difference in view. And there is a lot to learn for everyone in considering a different viewpoint. By viewing conflict that...
Have you encountered these team challenges?
We've just performed a small poll on Linkedin to find out which team challenges are most common. These were the top three: 1. Unclear mission and goals 2. Talking/going behind each other's backs 3. Poor communication Do you recognize any of these? How did you overcome them? Please comment below, thanks. In "The Team Formula" we tell the story of a team who faces these kinds of problems, and how they go about addressing them. Thanks...
All for one and one for all
Do you know what it's like to be part of a team where you truly are like Alexandre Dumas' "The Three Musketeers" - all for one and one for all? It may sound cheesy, but it is no such thing. It is common sense and it's a recipe for business success. In a great team, everyone is in it together. The generosity is complete, people share information, insight, skills and experience freely, without feeling threatened that they expose...
