Every employee Is a unique individual. Each employee brings his/her life experiences that have shaped who they are. So, what they do always makes sense to them - or they would not do it. Then organizations put these individuals in a ‘team’ with employees whose backgrounds are very different from theirs. And we ‘expect’ them to work together effectively.
High-performance teams:
Everyone wants high-performance teams, but they require leaders who understand and are capable of leading their teams through multiple natural obstacles.
Building a high-performance team is more than just assembling talented individuals; it requires intentional leadership, alignment of goals, and a culture that fosters trust and collaboration. The benefits extend beyond the team itself, driving organizational success, resilience, and long-term sustainability. Explore some essential practices to create high-performance teams; Provide tips and real-world examples for optimizing team collaboration and performance.
Pete Tosh is Founder of The Focus Group, a management consulting and training firm in Macon, Ga. that assists organizations in sustaining profitable growth through four core disciplines:
• Maximizing Leadership Effectiveness
• Strategic Planning
• Implementing Strategic HR Initiatives
• Enhancing Customer Loyalty
The Focus Group has provided these consulting and training services to manufacturing and service organizations across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. Pete has worked closely with the leadership teams of organizations such as Exxon, Brinks, EMC, State Farm, Marriott, N.C.I. YKK and Freddie Mac Prior to founding his own firm 25 years ago, Pete had 15 years of experience in Human Resource and Quality functions holding leadership positions to include the V.P. of Human Resources and Quality. Pete is co-author of Leading Your Organization to the Next Level: the Core Disciplines of Sustained Profitable Growth. Pete holds a B.A. degree in Psychology from Emory and Henry College and Masters degrees in both Business Administration and Industrial Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University.