Team in Name Only

• Unclear purpose, unclear agenda

• Individual egos, goals, and silos first

• Fear of debate, how others will react

• Meetings are a distraction from "real work"

• Avoid your peers

• Rely on leader to integrate, accountability

Real Team

Rule #1: Do not avoid the difficult conversations. Your people will know, and you'll lose credibility in their eyes.

Rule #2: Everything you communicate can be done in a way that maintains or enhances a team member's self-esteem.

Rule #3: Own your feedback. Stop saying "we" think and start saying "I" think.

Rule #4: Ask for input.

Rule #5: Communicate what you know and what you don't know.