Why build high-performance teams?

“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.”   ~Henry Ford

“Teamwork” has been a business buzzword for generations—and for good reason. When individuals work together, moving in the same direction, powerful synergy follows. Simple addition becomes multiplication. But creating teams isn’t enough. Leaders must cultivate high-performance teams to reap the most benefits.

What are those benefits? Here are just a few ways high-performing teams impact an organization.

Awareness of purpose
Members of a high-performance team have a clear understanding of their purpose. As individuals and a group, they’ve captured the vision and know their respective roles. Team members embrace ongoing communication, minimizing conflict and maintaining momentum.

Progress through healthy debates
Feeling safe to offer “what ifs” and “what abouts” is essential for effective teamwork. When every member of the group is confident his or her voice will be heard, no valuable insight is missed. Inspiration is embraced and innovative solutions result.

Engagement, motivation and loyalty
High-performance teams move the ball forward every day—even failures are seen as informing what’s next. This mindset creates a momentum that keeps employees engaged in and excited about their place on the team. Knowing their respective roles are vital also creates an unmatched loyalty to the team—and to the outcome.

A servant’s attitude
When a high-performing team is working together in harmony toward a common purpose, each member develops an attitude of service. The mindset shifts from, “what can I get out of this?” to “how can I make the best contribution I can?” Serving the team and, ultimately, serving the customer, becomes the driving force.

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