Unlocking Team Potential: Navigating the Journey of Development
Jørn Møller
Founder
We often observe that teams possess untapped potential that goes unrecognized and fail to identify opportunities for enhancing collaboration. Instead of conducting a comprehensive diagnosis to identify the root causes of both strengths and challenges, it's easy to jump into proposing solutions. As a result, the critical diagnostic phase is often neglected or not given enough priority. There is a focus on "team-building", but often without a clear understanding of what exactly needs to be developed.
Cultivating Growth Through Continuous Monitoring
Maintaining a consistent and systematic approach to monitoring and enhancing teams is essential for ensuring their success and keeping them on track. The goal is not to call judgment but to focus on positive development, and through thorough diagnostics and pinpointing the key focus areas, teams can gradually progress and witness tangible improvements. These advancements are not just evident on paper but also manifest in real-life outcomes.
Navigating the Journey of Team Development
It is a step-by-step process to develop a team, which begins with the team becoming aware of its dynamics and developing a shared language. This makes it possible to have constructive dialogues about what is happening within the team. Depending on the team's current state and starting point, it often takes "some time" to establish a strong balance between alignment, relationships, and effectiveness.
Through focus and dedication, teams eventually reach a higher level of cooperation and begin to leverage their potential in new and positive ways. Many teams achieve a solid foundation of collaboration and performance, becoming more aware of their key success factors. At this stage, the focus shifts to sustaining momentum and identifying any potential areas where the team may start to falter. Having a strong balance and foundation in place makes readjustment easier.