Reaction to
Leader |
Members take a
wait and see approach.
Leader allowed to lead
but there's no guarrantee
of support |
Leader challenged
and pressured by
more vociferous
team members
|
General support for
the leader within the
team. Mutual respect
underpins this
|
Personal relationships
have developed which
underpin the leadership
relationship
|
Relationship
is valued
|
| Leader Tasks |
Establish leadership
in the group
Clarify the team's purpose, mission, and goals.
Get to know team members
Discuss strengths, weaknesses, similarities and differences
Identify and agree group
goals and objectives
Set up the process e.g. how decisions will be made,
who will make them
Establish team-operating procedures.
Identify tools and resources available to the team.
|
Manage conflict. Discuss tension, causes and
possible solutions.
Surface and recognize
the value of differences
in the team.
Generate ideas, and
explain decisions
Reiterate & Remind
members of the team's purpose & goals
Check on tasks and
review resource needs – reassign if necessary
Check on achievements celebrate however small
Foster involvement-
don't leave anyone out.
|
Prepare team
performance plan
Clarify and agree on
roles.
Establish methods for
solving problems and
resolving conflicts.
Build in feedback and evaluation mechanisms
for individual and team performance
Establish and maintain traditions for how the
team workstogether
|
Push for implementation
Review performance
Evaluate results, make adjustments.
Strive for continuous improvement
Recognise and reward team success
Celebrate accomplisments
|
Recognise the team
Bring the team together
to discuss the experience
Acknowledge & celebrate achievements
Support individuals
to adapt to change,
Identify options, plan
ahead
Bring the team to
a close.
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