HOW TO USE THIS LEADERSHIP TOOL
“We do not easily take responsibility for the performance of others, not lightly let them assume responsi-
bility for us. Overcoming such resistance requires the rigorous application of ‘team basics.’”
—Jon Katzenbach and Douglas Smith, THE WISDOM OF TEAMSSome teams are great at analytical work and project management, yet become sidetracked by
relationship problems and conflict. Other teams, seemingly supportive and happily working
together, don’t produce needed results on time.
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Whether you’re a team leader, member, or coach, this tool will help you assess team strengths
and development needs. Adapt and use this table with your team, to assess its strengths and
problem areas. Then plan action to continually build on strengths, while also improving on or
minimizing the team’s limitations or development needs.
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306 SECTION 10 TOOLS FORLEADINGTEAMS ANDGROUPS
Competency
area
Get the job done and
produce results:- Set and achieve goals.
- Get the job done.
- Make great recommenda-
tions and decisions. - Do the right things effi-
ciently.
Think effectively:- Analyze, innovate, syn-
thesize. - Use optimal processes.
- Think long-term and
strategically. - Take care of systemic
issues.
Take care of interper-
sonal needs:- Deal effectively with feel-
ings. - Honor differences.
- Give and receive feedback.
- Have a joint commitment
to success. - Feel good about being
part of the team.
As individuals:
identify a few areas in
each category to work
on.As a team:
identify a few areas in
each category to work
on.Improvement goals
and action(s)[☛1.7 Results-Based
Leaders, 2.6 Clarifying
Purpose][☛2.1 Systems Thinking,
3.1 Strategy][☛4.5 Culture, 8.6
Communication 101]