From the course: Maintaining a High-Performance Team
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The high-performing team model
From the course: Maintaining a High-Performance Team
The high-performing team model
Richard Branson noted that people are your greatest asset. So let's start by looking at the empowering people element. The first thing you'll notice within high performing teams is the work ethic. People are reliable, consistently meeting deadlines, and deliver high standard of work. When leaders encourage a strong work ethic, people collaborate effectively, offer support and assistance, and contribute constructively to group efforts. By giving top performers autonomy, they are able to make decisions in the moment and drive to their goals more efficiently. People who are given autonomy are more self-aware, engaged, motivated, and committed to continuously improve performance. Integrity is the next attribute you will see in high performing teams. There is honesty, openness, and trust amongst team members. Leaders set the tone for behavior and performance within the team, demonstrating integrity and spice others to do the same. Finally, members of high performing teams contribute to a…