One of the topics we will be exploring this coming week here at the blog is the diversity of teams and the topics of styles. Supporting teams around the area of styles, strengths and understanding how they can best work together is one of the main challenges of teamwork today. Collaboration, flexibility and change are constants, requiring that all team members adapt, and learn to be fluid.
Today's quote comes from Edward De Bono who wrote "A discussion should be a genuine attempt to explore a subject than a battle between competing egos".
Sometimes, in helping teams learn to work across differences, we come up against entrenched styles of behavior. One of these mindsets which has no place in today's workforce is "my way is the best way" or "my way is the right way". Collaborative problem solving is more often the norm than the exception, and helping team members learn to work together is critical.
I like De Bono's reminder that "A discussion should be a genuine attempt to explore a topic rather than a battle between competing egos".
When the team needs to be in dialogue and problem solve together, have egos been left at the desk? Are people ready to put THEIR OWN IDEAS aside in service to collaboration? Helping team members differentiate when it's best to collaborate and when it's best to run on their own is a key capacity for team members today.Enjoy your weekend - and your discussions!
Best wishes,
Jennifer
Today's quote comes from Edward De Bono who wrote "A discussion should be a genuine attempt to explore a subject than a battle between competing egos".
Sometimes, in helping teams learn to work across differences, we come up against entrenched styles of behavior. One of these mindsets which has no place in today's workforce is "my way is the best way" or "my way is the right way". Collaborative problem solving is more often the norm than the exception, and helping team members learn to work together is critical.
I like De Bono's reminder that "A discussion should be a genuine attempt to explore a topic rather than a battle between competing egos".
When the team needs to be in dialogue and problem solve together, have egos been left at the desk? Are people ready to put THEIR OWN IDEAS aside in service to collaboration? Helping team members differentiate when it's best to collaborate and when it's best to run on their own is a key capacity for team members today.Enjoy your weekend - and your discussions!
Best wishes,
Jennifer
Jennifer Britton, MES, CPT, PCC
Potentials Realized
Author of From One to Many: Best Practices for Team and Group Coaching (Jossey-Bass, 2013) and Effective Group Coaching (Wiley, 2010)
Team and Leadership Development | Coaching | Retreats
Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team Authorized Partner
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Contact us and let us know how we can support you in helping your team reach its' full potential: (416)996-TEAM (8326)
Potentials Realized
Author of From One to Many: Best Practices for Team and Group Coaching (Jossey-Bass, 2013) and Effective Group Coaching (Wiley, 2010)
Team and Leadership Development | Coaching | Retreats
Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team Authorized Partner
Everything DiSC® Authorized Partner
Contact us and let us know how we can support you in helping your team reach its' full potential: (416)996-TEAM (8326)
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