Summary
In this episode, Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's question about managing team dynamics, particularly focusing on the listener’s co-worker, whose exuberance and enthusiasm are overwhelming for others. Christa emphasizes the importance of understanding self-awareness, and the need for adjustments in behavior to foster a high-functioning team environment. Christa provides strategies for improving team dynamics and highlights the significance of effective management and ongoing communication among team members. Additionally, Christa shares valuable resources for further understanding and enhancing team dynamics.
Key Takeaways
• Focus on your objectives when addressing team dynamics.
• Self-awareness is crucial for high-functioning teams.
• Adjustments in behavior can lead to significant improvements.
• Awareness of personal styles can shift team dynamics.
• Accountability is key when adjusting team dynamics.
• Management training is vital for effective team dynamics.
• Continuous adjustments are necessary for team effectiveness.
• Resources are available to help improve team dynamics.
Additional Resources
Birkman | The most powerful ways to improve your Team Dynamics. (2024, March 18). Birkman. https://birkman.com/resources/articles/powerful-ways-to-improve-your-team-dynamics
De Smet, A., D’Auria, G., Meijknecht, L., & Albaharna, M. (2024, October 31). Go, teams: When teams get healthier, the whole organization benefits. McKinsey & Company. https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/go-teams-when-teams-get-healthier-the-whole-organization-benefits
Leading teams. (n.d.). University of Minnesota Office of Human Resources. https://hr.umn.edu/supervising/modules/Leading-Teams
Miles, M. (2022, June 28). 6 winning strategies to improve team dynamics. BetterUp. https://www.betterup.com/blog/improve-team-dynamics
Video Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:21 Listener Question
01:14 What Is Your Objective FOR a Change so You be Objective ABOUT a Change?
04:17 High Functioning Teams Are Aware and They Care
06:37 Changes in Team Dynamics is a Team Sport
08:06 Final Thoughts
09:58 Additional Resources
11:55 Wrap Up and Submitting Your Questions
12:37 Contact and Booking Information
Keywords
team dynamics, workplace issues, self-awareness, team adjustments, communication, interpersonal relationships, high functioning teams, objectives, collaboration, organizational effectiveness, organizational performance, team adjustments, business challenges
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