Team dynamics: why it’s so awkward yet so important to discuss

Team dynamics: why it’s so awkward yet so important to discuss

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Several times in the past year, I noticed our team was struggling. I realized something was going wrong and that we needed to spend more time with each other, making sure everyone felt safe to share their minds and feelings. But I more often failed than succeeded in making this happen. Why? Because I chickened out. In this article, I’ll talk about why it feels so awkward to unearth & openly discuss underlying dynamics within your team and why it is important to do so.

Why an organisation must spend at least as much attention on teams as individuals

Why we should check in on our teams more often

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Engaged talent is the backbone of any organisation. And these days, talents expect more and more from their employers: from a clear career progression to a sense of purpose.

While any employer worth their salt knows to adjust to these expectations, they also need to anticipate that individual talents come and go. Maybe they grow into a new position within the organisation or just outgrow it entirely.

So while it is vital to keep employees engaged on an individual level, it is equally, if not more, important to devote attention to a more vulnerable entity: the team.

The huge effect of small team rituals

The huge effect of small team rituals

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Rituals come in many shapes and sizes. From the weighty religious rituals such as weddings and funerals to the small personal ones such as brushing your teeth before having breakfast (who does that?). In a business context, rituals play a powerful part in designing interaction between team members and installing predictable, recognizable patterns that create a safe environment for people to speak up. In this article, I’ll discuss how small team rituals can have huge effects on team performance.