A great team takes responsibility for their own work and results. The global trend towards self-reliance or self-organization is becoming increasingly visible. This also results in a changing role of the manager. The team 'directs' the operation itself. In the past, the manager determined the composition of the team. Now the team can/must do this themselves...

In a good team there is trust in each other, openness, a clear goal and commitment to agreements made. The key to becoming a great team, awesome or high performing, lies in the level of responsibility. To what extent do you make and hold each other responsible for the joint results?

The reason that scrum works so well lies in the framework that is used. This gives the team a blueprint for making agreements, a clear goal and increasing trust.

However, the key does not lie in the framework. The key lies in taking responsibility. The team can usually use some help from a manager or coach. The step from Me to We is new for many people. Individual goals towards joint commitment is new. The courage to say No is new. And then we haven't even mentioned having the courage to say that something didn't go well or failed.

How do you give feedback about non-compliance with agreements? How do you speak to your colleague about his role in the team? How do you ensure that you really listen to each other?

With self-organization comes team learning. Stop at fixed times to reflect on how the team works together and achieves goals. Appreciate and compliment each other. Celebrate success.

Every team is different, with a different development question and learning competency(s). Would you like to know more about team development programs specifically tailored to your specific question and need? Call or email me and then we explore options together.