Team in Name Only
- Unclear purpose, unclear agenda
- Individual egos, goals, and silos first
- Fear of debate, how others will react
- Meetings are a distraction from “real work”
- Avoid your peers
- Rely on leader to integrate, accountability
Real Team
- Focused and compelling purpose, meaningful agenda
- Team goals and overall results first
- Openly engage in debate, especially when opinions differ
- Team meetings represent vital work
- Seek your peers’ input and assistance
- Members integrate themselves, peer-to-peer accountability
*Modified from Senior Leadership Teams