Is your team healthy?

In our experience, teams that excel are generally more “healthy” than those that don’t.

We are experts at creating healthy teams!

In a ‘Healthy’ team	In an ‘Unhealthy’ team
The goals and objectives of the team are clearly understood and agreed.	People work to their own objectives or don’t have any.
There is a free flow of information, formal and informal.	People use information as power, or just keep it to themselves.
There is energy in the team; people feel committed and involved.	There is an atmosphere of lethargy.
The boss is seen as a human being and her authority is based on genuine respect.	The boss is at best an irritant, at worst a tyrant.
Meetings are productive, lively and enjoyable.	Meetings, when they happen at all, are inefficient, chaotic and a drag.
People take responsibility for jobs beyond their strict job definition.	There’s an attitude of “It’s not my job, I’ll do what I’m told and no more”.
Openness and honesty in relationships is the norm, not the exception.	Distrust is rife; openness and honesty are for the birds. The status quo rules.
Individual flair is encouraged but not at the expense of the team.	Individual flair means going your own sweet way, regardless.
New ideas and approaches are welcomed. Creativity is valued.	“We have always done it this way. Don’t rock the boat”.
People are always looking ahead, predicting problems and opportunities.	Firefighting is a way of life.