Five Traits of Great Teams
All great teams have the same five traits in common with one another.
When you see great teams working together, it is inspiring to know that - while talent is important - the same things that make them a cohesive team can be achieved by your group if you are willing build using a proven blueprint for construction.
Whether in business, schools, or athletics, the traits of great teams remain the same, and are summarized below and emphasized throughout our day together...
All Great TEAMS Share These Traits:
G - Goals and Gear
Every Cohesive TEAM has focused on a destination and a date to reach it, and should begin by taking inventory of the resources that are necessary and available.
[THE GROUP IS PLACED ON A BOAT WITH A MAP AND OARS AND TOLD WHERE TO GO]
R - Rapport and Relationships
Every TEAM takes time to learn about and appreciate the background and talents of its members, and bonds together through shared experiences and activities.
[THE INDIVDUALS OPEN UP TO EACH OTHER AND LEARN TO VALUE THIER SET OF SKILLS]
E - Expectations and Encouragement
Every TEAM realizes at some point that all motivation is internal, and they push themselves and their teammates to accept appropriate roles to reach the destination.
[THE GROUP ASSIGNS AND ACCEPTS ROLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR THE TRIP]
A - Accountability and Adjustments
Every TEAM member takes pride in their commitment to the GOAL, and is willing to hold himself and teammates accountable for a standard of performance, and is also willing to adapt their roles to meet necessary challenges along the way.
[ALL ACCEPT THAT CONFLICT AND CHANGE ARE REQUIRED FOR GROWTH AND PRODUCTIVITY]
T - Toasts and Transfer
Every TEAM is made stronger by the choice to celebrate small victories along the path instead of holding out until the end of the journey. They also learn to carry the lessons they learn about teamwork and adversity to the next task.
[THEY CELEBRATE WHILE ROWING - TAKING THEIR WISDOM TO THE NEXT BOAT THEY BOARD]
If your group is missing any of the above traits of successful teams, Sean will help
you fill in the gap(s) and start working TOGETHER as a cohesive TEAM.
Be More Successful Working Together...
Give YOUR team all 5 Traits of Great teams!
Build a MORE COHESIVE TEAM -
Schedule an event with Great Results!
What will team building help OUR group learn about themselves?
- Do you lead or follow - and when?
- Do you follow rules or bend them?
- Do you speak up or listen first?
- Do you see the big picture or focus on details?
- Do you communicate effectively with others?
- Do you choose to have fun, even in adversity?
- Do you handle frustration well?
- Do you appreciate others' talents or go it alone?
- Do you take responsibility or find others to blame?
- Do you respect and value teammates' opinions?
- Do you find ways for everyone to win?
- Do you have a positive or destructive inner voice?
- Do you focus on problems or solutions?
Twitter 
Facebook
Linkedin
Rss