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.

The huge effect of small team rituals

The huge effect of small team rituals

Team Culture

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.