One of my favourite stories is about the Canadian Geese who fly south for the winter. They fly in perfect alignment in an inverted V formation. This allows them to streamline the aerodynamics and lessen the drag and resistance on the flock. But even more interesting is the way they change leader as they go. As the bird at the front tires, they drop to the back of...
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Earlier this month I attended the Integro Accreditation on Building High Performance Teams. I was curious to know what research can tell us about what constitutes a successful team culture. Based on Integro’s research involving more than 6,000 employees over the past 4 years, they have been able to demonstrate a clear correlation between trust and organisational...
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Firstly, why do I need a team that is high performing? The answer quite simply is that high performing teams produce superior results The value of a high performing team has long been recognised both in business and in sport. As Basketball legend Michael Jordan puts it: “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.” Or as Reid Hoffman,...
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Thank you to everyone who participated in our Leader/Manager Survey. Your feedback has given us a valuable snapshot of what is happening in the world of work while you keep your business going, maintain productivity and manage your people in this very fluid environment. The Findings The majority of leaders were comfortable managing their teams remotely. ...
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We are well and truly into Springtime! Look around and you’ll see flowers blooming and plants sprouting new growth. But what about your business, do you see green shoots appearing or is your talent looking a bit tired? Growing your business is like tending a garden. If you develop your good people, they will flourish but neglect them and you may lose them. According...
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Silos are a barrier to productivity, collaboration and innovation. And silos affect customer experience. Think of the last time you called your bank, insurer, telco (insert relevant call centre) only to be greeted by a menu of choices, select 1 for etc. and then only to find yourself getting passed ‘pillar to post’ till you find the right department, each time...
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