Teamwork is not a virtue. It is a choice—and a strategic one.
Inattention to Results
Avoidance of Accountability
Fear of Conflict
Absence of Trust
Cascading Communication helps to achieve alignment in the greater organization. Within the next 24–48 hours, tell the people on your staff—in person—what we've been discussing.
What one thing will you commit to doing differently to make our team more effective?
Now it's time to put all of this into action. Keep your workbook right at your desk, and refer to it often.
Best of luck to you.
WRAP-UP
The fact is, teamwork is simple—in theory. Most of us already know what it requires. But in practice, teamwork is difficult.
Building a team is a process, one that requires remarkable levels of discipline, courage, and persistence.
It doesn't happen overnight, but for those teams willing to make a commitment to the process, tangible results can be achieved relatively quickly.
If your team is able to make this commitment, you will realize the substantial rewards that teamwork brings.