by Christi Barrett | Teamwork
Some people think of teamwork as being overly difficult and fraught with conflict and inefficiency. This may sometimes be true, and yet we persist in making teams work better. It’s because we understand that we need the energy, creativity and diversity inherent...
by Christi Barrett | Interdependence, Teamwork
“Marketing is a pain in my butt,” laments operations director Stephan on a regular basis. Such cross-functional bashing is, unfortunately, not uncommon. One HBR author has stated that 75% of all cross-functional teams are dysfunctional. Many people find...
by David Wheatley | Choice, Teamwork
We were tickled pink to hear a client (we’ll call him Bob) mention recently that choosing to do the right thing – to engage with others productively, even in the midst of conflict, confusion or tension – was getting easier over time. In the past, he...
by David Wheatley | Choice, Teamwork, Trust
It would have been pretty tempting to do some complaining aboard the Ruby May, the 39-foot sailboat that my beloved wife Launda Wheatley and I called home for two months. The Atlantic crossing brought our crew of four individuals wind, sunburn, rain and a fire onboard...
by Christi Barrett | Teamwork
Unless you’re a lighthouse keeper (is that still an occupation?) or are currently castaway on a deserted island, you work with other people. Even if you’re an individual contributor (fancy talk for don’t have anyone reporting to you), you most likely...
by Christi Barrett | Teamwork
It’s all too easy for teams to settle for good performance. Over time, leaders and team members begin to adjust their expectations, aligning with what’s being achieved now. But how do you move a team of people from good to great performance? How do you...
