The Leadership Excellence Series
Building a Team
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Benefits
Corporate benefits
A variety of knowledge and skills to
accomplish the organization’s goals
More creativity and greater productivity
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Benefits
As a leader
More time to devote to leadership issues
and the organization’s mission
Spend less time on day-to-day
supervision and activities
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Organizing the Team
1. Select team members
2. Review goals
3. Establish parameters
4. Develop a plan
5. Assign roles and responsibilities
6. Establish measurements
7. Build team trust
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Empowerment
The success of a leader
depends upon the
ability to share power
with others and let them
direct their own work.
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Train the Team
Train and practice teamwork concepts:
Problem solving
Holding effective meetings
Organizing
Project management
Communication
Conflict resolution
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Foster Communication
The results of open communication:
High morale
Pride
Willingness to take risks
Willingness to change
Efficiency in resolving disagreements
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The Leader’s Changing Role
Forming
Supervising
Problem-solver / Facilitator
Coach
Monitor
Recognizer
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Conclusion
Selecting Carefully
+ Organizing a team
+ Training
= New levels of growth
and achievement
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