We have all seen high-performing team.  However, we really don’t know the main 7 secrets of a winning team. Don’t you want increased productivity, improved customer service, more flexible systems, and employee empowerment? Yes, of course. Can you do it alone? Of course not, you need a team to complete this mission.

Secret: 01

Big-Picture Focus

We have seen secrets of a winning team totally dedicated to the purpose and work fits into organization’s objectives, and they agree that their team’s goals are achievable and aligned with company mission and values. This commitment provides them the foundation for synergy.

Members of the team are ready to put aside personal needs for the greater benefit of the work team and the company. All team members not only see the big picture but also team’s focus on the big picture provides a frame of reference against which all team decisions can be reviewed.

This doesn’t mean that winning teams don’t face any conflicts. However, when conflict arises, the team uses alignment with the big picture as the important criterion for acceptable solutions to assess work performance. Members must provide honest feedback, accept constructive criticism, and address issues head-on. To do so requires a high level of trust supported by direct and honest interaction.

“There’s only one standard. Once you’re stuck on the flypaper, you’re stuck. If you don’t set a high standard, you can’t expect your people to act right.”                                                                                       -Donald Kendall, Chairman, Pepsi-Co