Why
teams fail
Team stands for together everyone
achieves more. A great example is the Chicago Bulls in the decade with Michael Jordan as the leader. When Michael Jordan
played, his team played better and so did the rival teams. Often teams do not
achieve this level of performance, raising the question why teams fail to
perform. I have seen this in sports, in business, and in other endeavors. Hope
the following helps to explain why teams fail.
1.
Poor leadership. Lack
of a team leader with a clear vision and purpose. Lack of clear definition of
what success looks like.
2.
Lack of trust.
Inability to establish trust at the onset. Lack of collaboration and
cooperation.
3.
Individual egos.
The power struggles. Conflicting personalities.
4.
Lack of clear member
roles and responsibilities. Lack of accountability.
5.
Poor planning. Poor
timelines and time management. Procrastination.
6.
Poor
communication. Poor conflict resolution skills.
7.
Lack of ability
to ask the right questions. Not asking questions about each member’s talents
and abilities and how to leverage them. Asking problems instead of solutions oriented questions.
Will you join my cause to fight
mediocrity in the world?
Pass
these nuggets on to others.
We make a living by what we get;
we make a life by what we give. Be a giver in a world of takers.
Be blessed and be a
blessing to others.
Carlos Fontana, President of Phalanx
Co-author of the book Follow to Lead (The 7 Principles to Being
a Great Follower)
Author of the book PRICELESS (Sixty-Six Simple
Stories of Reflection, Love, and Legacy
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