As we step into the month of March 2018 here at the Teams365 blog, our focus is returning back to team development. Whether it's due to a change in season or it's time for a tune-up, the shift in seasons which is happening this month often precipitates a focus on team development.
Today, I wanted to take us back to an older post from the blog from early 2016 on Motivation and Your Teams - 3 Questions to ask. Here's what I wrote in Team365 #736:
"Motivation is a critical topic for team leaders to consider on multiple levels. Against the backdrop of many organizations struggling with "employee engagement issues" motivation can be a core topic.
There are a number of levels at which we can consider the topic of motivation as team leaders including these three questions:
What motivates each individual team member? Team members can be motivated by both internal and external factors. For some team members it may be pay that really gets them going, while others may be motivated by doing a good job. Spending time getting to know your team and what makes them perform at their best is a key part of stellar team leadership.
What does each team member find important? Our values shape what we deem as important. Whether our values are security, or adventure, these are the things that become our drivers and what we often seek out. Each team will also have its own set of values. As team leaders it can be important to have dialogue around values at two levels - the individual levels and the team level. See how value alignment works with motivation for each team member.
What are levels of trust and connection like on the team? Team motivation is often tied at a much deeper level to the amount of trust in a team and how connected people feel. We often look to the surface level of question what - What motivates each team member - without asking ourselves about the status of trust on the team. If trust levels are low, or if toxic behaviors are present, it's unlikely that team members are going to be motivated to bring their best to work each and every day.
AS you consider the topic of motivation on your team right now, what's important for you to consider? What issues need to be top of mind?"
As you consider your team this March, what do you notice about how motivated people are? What's the culture of the team?
Looking forward to delving into many topics related to teams and culture this month.
With best wishes,
Jennifer
Today, I wanted to take us back to an older post from the blog from early 2016 on Motivation and Your Teams - 3 Questions to ask. Here's what I wrote in Team365 #736:
"Motivation is a critical topic for team leaders to consider on multiple levels. Against the backdrop of many organizations struggling with "employee engagement issues" motivation can be a core topic.
There are a number of levels at which we can consider the topic of motivation as team leaders including these three questions:
What motivates each individual team member? Team members can be motivated by both internal and external factors. For some team members it may be pay that really gets them going, while others may be motivated by doing a good job. Spending time getting to know your team and what makes them perform at their best is a key part of stellar team leadership.
What does each team member find important? Our values shape what we deem as important. Whether our values are security, or adventure, these are the things that become our drivers and what we often seek out. Each team will also have its own set of values. As team leaders it can be important to have dialogue around values at two levels - the individual levels and the team level. See how value alignment works with motivation for each team member.
What are levels of trust and connection like on the team? Team motivation is often tied at a much deeper level to the amount of trust in a team and how connected people feel. We often look to the surface level of question what - What motivates each team member - without asking ourselves about the status of trust on the team. If trust levels are low, or if toxic behaviors are present, it's unlikely that team members are going to be motivated to bring their best to work each and every day.
AS you consider the topic of motivation on your team right now, what's important for you to consider? What issues need to be top of mind?"
As you consider your team this March, what do you notice about how motivated people are? What's the culture of the team?
Looking forward to delving into many topics related to teams and culture this month.
With best wishes,
Jennifer
Jennifer Britton
Potentials Realized | Coaching Team Leaders
Team and Leadership Development | Coaching | Retreats.
Follow us on Twitter @Teams365
Phone: (416)996-8326
Looking for practical things to do with your virtual team? Refer to chapters 7, 10, 11 and 12 of my newest book. Pick up a copy of my new book, Effective Virtual Conversations, at Amazon.
Potentials Realized | Coaching Team Leaders
Team and Leadership Development | Coaching | Retreats.
Follow us on Twitter @Teams365
Phone: (416)996-8326
Looking for practical things to do with your virtual team? Refer to chapters 7, 10, 11 and 12 of my newest book. Pick up a copy of my new book, Effective Virtual Conversations, at Amazon.
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