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Habit 2: Enabling a high
performance environment
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Creating a high performance environment in a fast-paced,
agile working environment while considering the diverse
strengths and personalities within a team requires a dynamic
and flexible approach. Here are some strategies for managers
in such settings.
Understand strengths and
limitations, leverage diversity
Start by assessing the strengths
and limitations during 1:1s.
Using Thomas Connect review and
working styles of each team member.
Empowerment and autonomy
Trust your team members to make
decisions within their areas of expertise.
Provide autonomy and empower them
to take ownership of their work.
Recognise and embrace the diverse
skills and personalities as an asset
within your team. Encourage team
members to collaborate and share
their unique strengths to tackle
complex challenges and form teams
based on strengths.
Feedback and recognition
Provide regular feedback and
recognition for individual and team
achievements. Acknowledge the unique
contributions of each team member.
Save feedback in the Goals - Feedback
area on Thom and use 8Shout-Outs9 to
appreciate your team9s valuable efforts!
Set clear goals and priorities
Clearly deone project goals, objectives,
and priorities. Ensure that each team
member understands their role and
how their strengths contribute to the
team9s success.
Performance metrics
Use performance metrics that
account for diverse contributions.
Recognise that not all team members
will excel in the same way, and that9s
acceptable as long as the overall team
goals are met.
Mentorship and coaching
Encourage mentorship within the
team. Pair team members with
complementary strengths, where more
experienced members can guide and
support newer ones.
Emphasise psychological safety
Foster open and transparent
communication. Encourage team
members to voice their opinions and
concerns. Ensure that everyone feels
heard, valued, safe to take risks, and can
make mistakes without fear of judgment
or retribution.
Have some fun!
Organise team-building activities that
help team members understand each
other's strengths and personalities.
This can improve collaboration and
reduce friction.
Continuous Improvement
Regularly assess team dynamics and
performance. Seek feedback from team
members and make adjustments to
optimise performance. We are all 8works
in progress9.
