Leading Change:Effective Strategies for Meaningful Commitment

Why don’t people always work in teams?1. Team doesn’t get anything done2. Team doesn’t engage others3. Individuals are not learning and growing over time4. Team doesn’t coordinate with one another

What do good teams do?1. Meet goals2. Engage others3. Learn and improve4. Coordinate

What conditions allow for team success?1. Diverse group of people2. Common purpose3. Clear boundaries4. Clear roles5. Ground rules

What are the criteria for measuring a team’s success?1. Action of team matches goals2. Team engages others in action3. Teamwork supports individual growth and learning

How can I inspire my team to meaningful commitment?1. Connect with individual2. Explain context/how the action is important3. Commit individual to action4. Catapult individual to specific role

How do I confirm and follow up with my team?1. Recruit individuals and get commitments to action2. Confirm the commitment a few days before3. Confirm again one day before4. Confirm once again about an hour before5. ACTION!6. Evaluate the action together7. Celebrate success together8. Thank your team the next day9. Recruit individuals for further action

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National Honor Society

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