The Skills
for Teams
Culture
Build Real Relationships
Members actively listen to one another and care about each other as humans
Set Clear Roles
Individuals understand the work expected of them and the work expected of others
Offer Unfiltered Opinions
Members feel safe to voice their opinions without holding back
Make Decisions
The team engages in robust discussions about the right topics and gets closure on decisions in a reasonable timeframe
Give and Get Feedback
The team provides clear, direct, and caring feedback to each other and are open and receptive to receiving it
Strategy
Create Strategy
The team defines how the vision will be achieved and validates it when new information is available
Operationalize Strategy
The team identifies a clear, practical, and realistic approach to achieve their goals
Create Clear Goals
The team defines, prioritizes, and measures goals effectively
Collaborate
The team takes appropriate time to build genuine buy-in with key stakeholders and are regarded as dependable and trusted partners
Measure with Data
The team has accurate and timely reporting to measure their progress against goals
Execution
Commit to Decisions
When the leader makes a decision, they stick with it instead of re-litigating or changing their mind
Hold People Accountable
The leader holds themselves and their colleagues accountable to their commitments
Run Effective Meetings
The leaders’ meetings are engaging, well-run, and address the most important topics
Communicate
The leader provides effective internal, upward, and downward communication
Drive Operating Cadence
The team has a consistent, effective and sustainable rhythm of internal meetings, reporting, and operational systems