Spirit of Leadership

THE SPIRIT OF LEADERSHIP

EFFECTIVE TEAMWORK How can you best reflect the attitude of teamwork? Glenn Parker, in his book, Teamwork, offers some very helpful principles regarding keys to effective teamwork programs. Apply them to improve your leadership development:

• Start with team goals. • Select the right people. • Define everyone’s roles. • Empower the team.

(Authorize the power of decision.)

• Open your talent bank. • Appreciate style differences. • Establish ground rules. • Create a relaxed atmosphere.

• Prepare a work plan. • Get the work done.

• Hold efficient meetings. • Build external networks. • Resolve conflicts effectively. • Build a climate of trust. • Communicate—and communicate! • Get everyone committed. • Make decisions by consensus. • Reward team results. • Assess team performance. • Celebrate team accomplishments. 36

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