<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><!-- generator=Zoho Sites --><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><atom:link href="https://lololol.zohosites.com/thoughts/tag/team-performance/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>Sample 1 - Blog #team performance</title><description>Sample 1 - Blog #team performance</description><link>https://lololol.zohosites.com/thoughts/tag/team-performance</link><lastBuildDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 20:27:30 -0700</lastBuildDate><generator>http://zoho.com/sites/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Vital HR Metrics Your Company Should Be Monitoring]]></title><link>https://lololol.zohosites.com/thoughts/post/Vital-HR-Metrics-Your-Company-Should-Be-Monitoring</link><description><![CDATA[12 Key Performance Indicators Every HR Department Should be Tracking When it comes to human resources management, there are a number of key performanc ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_oXu1y63lQriBnl89X0ZRKA" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_LAbyuHESSLaITEvTs2K18g" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_B8MWkTtbT-iEKbZSSUFgvA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_FSNNFYcGRMqzn1MOddyZBw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><style> .zpelem-heading { } </style><h2><div style="color:inherit;"><div><span style="font-size:30px;">12 Key Performance Indicators Every HR Department Should be Tracking</span></div>
</div></h2></div><div><style> .zpelem-text { } </style><div><div><p style="text-align:left;color:inherit;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:lora, serif;">When it comes to human resources management, there are a number of key performance indicators (KPIs) that every HR department should be tracking. These KPIs can provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of the HR department's operations, and they can help to identify areas that may need improvement.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:left;color:inherit;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:lora, serif;">Some of the most important KPIs for HR departments include employee satisfaction, employee engagement, turnover rate, and hiring process time.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:left;color:inherit;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:lora, serif;">Additionally, HR departments should track the number of complaints received and the percentage of employees who are satisfied with their job.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;color:inherit;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:lora, serif;">Other KPIs include the average cost of training per employee, the employee learning curve, and the number of promotions and demotions.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:left;color:inherit;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:lora, serif;">By tracking these KPIs, HR departments can gain a better understanding of their performance and make sure they are meeting the needs of their organization.</span></p><ol start="1"><li style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;"><b style="font-family:lora, serif;color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Human Capital Value Added (HCVA)</span></b></div>
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<div style="color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">In recent years, the concept of human capital value added (HCVA) has gained popularity as a tool for measuring the economic value of human resources. HCVA is calculated by subtracting the cost of human capital from the value of output generated by that human capital. The resulting figure represents the added value that human capital brings to an organization.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-family:lora, serif;"><br></span></div><span style="color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;"><div style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">There are a number of advantages to using HCVA as a measure of human resource value. First, HCVA takes into account the fact that human resources are not indefinitely replaceable. Second, HCVA captures the value of human capital in both the short and long run. Third, HCVA can be used to compare the value of human resources across different organizations.</span></div></span><div style="text-align:left;"><br></div>
<span style="color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;"><div style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">Despite its advantages, HCVA has a number of disadvantages. First, HCVA is a complex calculation, and it can be difficult to obtain accurate data on all of the relevant factors. Second, HCVA does not account for other important factors such as reputation and brand value. Third, HCVA only captures the value of human resources in the context of the organization, and it does not consider the value of human resources to society as a whole.</span></div></span><div style="text-align:left;"><br></div>
<div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">Despite its disadvantages, HCVA is a valuable tool for measuring the value of human resources. By taking into account the fact that human resources are not indefinitely replaceable and that they generate value in both the short and long run,&nbsp;HCVA provides a more accurate picture of the value of human resources than other traditional measures.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div></li><li style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;"><b style="font-family:lora, serif;color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Revenue Per Employee (RPE)</span></b></div>
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<div style="color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">Revenue per employee (RPE) is a measure of a company's efficiency in generating revenue from its employees. RPE is calculated by dividing a company's total revenue by the number of its employees.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-family:lora, serif;"><br></span></div><span style="color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;"><div style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">RPE is a useful tool for companies to use to assess their efficiency in generating revenue. However, the RPE is not without its critics. Some argue that the RPE is too simplistic and does not take into account the quality of the products or services. Others argue that the RPE is not appropriate for all types of companies.</span></div></span><div style="text-align:left;"><br></div>
<div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">Despite its critics, RPE is a valuable tool for companies to use to assess their efficiency in generating revenue. By taking into account the number of employees, RPE provides a more accurate picture of a company's efficiency than other traditional measures.</span></div></li><li style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;"><b style="font-family:lora, serif;color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Employee Satisfaction Index</span></b></div>
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<div style="color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">The employee satisfaction index (ESI) is a measure of how satisfied employees are with their jobs. The ESI is calculated by surveying employees and asking them to rate their satisfaction with a variety of factors, such as their pay, their benefits, and their work-life balance.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-family:lora, serif;"><br></span></div><span style="color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;"><div style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">The ESI is a useful tool for companies to use to assess employee satisfaction. However, the ESI is not without its critics. Some argue that the ESI is too simplistic and does not take into account the quality of the products or services. Others argue that the ESI is not appropriate for all types of companies.</span></div></span><div style="text-align:left;"><br></div>
<div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">Despite its critics, the ESI is a valuable tool for companies to use to assess employee satisfaction. By surveying employees and asking them to rate their satisfaction with a variety of factors, the ESI provides a more accurate picture of employee satisfaction than other traditional measures.</span></div></li><li style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;"><b style="font-family:lora, serif;color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Employee Engagement Level</span></b></div>
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<div style="color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">The employee engagement level (EEL) is a measure of how engaged employees are with their jobs. The EEL is calculated by surveying employees and asking them to rate their engagement with a variety of factors, such as their work, their company, and their co-workers.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-family:lora, serif;"><br></span></div><span style="color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;"><div style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">The EEL is a useful tool for companies to use to assess employee engagement. However, the EEL is not without its critics. Some argue that the EEL is too simplistic and does not take into account the quality of the products or services. Others argue that the EEL is not appropriate for all types of companies.</span></div></span><div style="text-align:left;"><br></div>
<div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">Despite its critics, the EEL is a valuable tool for companies to use to assess employee engagement. By surveying employees and asking them to rate their engagement with a variety of factors, the EEL provides a more accurate picture of employee engagement than other traditional measures.</span></div></li><li style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;"><b style="font-family:lora, serif;color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Staff Advocacy Score</span></b></div>
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<div style="color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">The staff advocacy score (SAS) is a measure of how much employees feel that their company advocates for them. The SAS is calculated by surveying employees and asking them to rate their company's advocacy for a variety of factors, such as pay, benefits, and work-life balance.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-family:lora, serif;"><br></span></div><span style="color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;"><div style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">The SAS is a useful tool for companies to use to assess their level of staff advocacy. However, the SAS is not without its critics. Some argue that the SAS is too simplistic and does not take into account the quality of the products or services. Others argue that the SAS is not appropriate for all types of companies.</span></div></span><div style="text-align:left;"><br></div>
<div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">Despite its critics, the SAS is a valuable tool for companies to use to assess their level of staff advocacy. By surveying employees and asking them to rate their company's advocacy for a variety of factors, the SAS provides a more accurate picture of staff advocacy than other traditional measures.</span></div></li><li style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;"><b style="font-family:lora, serif;color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Employee Churn Rate</span></b></div>
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<div style="color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">The employee churn rate (ECR) is a measure of how often employees leave their jobs. The ECR is calculated by surveying employees and asking them to rate their likelihood of leaving their current job in the next year.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-family:lora, serif;"><br></span></div><span style="color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;"><div style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">The ECR is a useful tool for companies to use to assess employee churn. However, the ECR is not without its critics. Some argue that the ECR is too simplistic and does not take into account the quality of the products or services. Others argue that the ECR is not appropriate for all types of companies.</span></div></span><div style="text-align:left;"><br></div>
<div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">Despite its critics, the ECR is a valuable tool for companies to use to assess employee churn. By surveying employees and asking them to rate their likelihood of leaving their current job in the next year, the ECR provides a more accurate picture of employee churn than other traditional measures.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div></li><li style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;"><b style="font-family:lora, serif;color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Average Employee Tenure</span></b></div>
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<div style="color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">The average employee tenure (AET) is a measure of how long employees have been with their current employer. The AET is calculated by surveying employees and asking them to rate their length of employment with their current company.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-family:lora, serif;"><br></span></div><span style="color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;"><div style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">The AET is a useful tool for companies to use to assess employee tenure. However, the AET is not without its critics. Some argue that the AET is too simplistic and does not take into account the quality of the products or services. Others argue that the AET is not appropriate for all types of companies.</span></div></span><div style="text-align:left;"><br></div>
<div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">Despite its critics, the AET is a valuable tool for companies to use to assess employee tenure. By surveying employees and asking them to rate their length of employment with their current company, the AET provides a more accurate picture of employee tenure than other traditional measures.</span></div></li><li style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;"><b style="font-family:lora, serif;color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Absenteeism Bradford Factor</span></b></div>
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<div style="color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">The Absenteeism Bradford factor (ABF) is a measure of how often employees are absent from work. The ABF is calculated by surveying employees and asking them to rate their likelihood of being absent from work in the next year.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-family:lora, serif;"><br></span></div><span style="color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;"><div style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">The ABF is a useful tool for companies to use to assess employee absenteeism. However, the ABF is not without its critics. Some argue that the ABF is too simplistic and does not take into account the quality of the products or services. Others argue that the ABF is not appropriate for all types of companies.</span></div></span><div style="text-align:left;"><br></div>
<div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">Despite its critics, the ABF is a valuable tool for companies to use to assess employee absenteeism. By surveying employees and asking them to rate their likelihood of being absent from work in the next year, the ABF provides a more accurate picture of employee absenteeism than other traditional measures.</span></div></li><li style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;"><b style="font-family:lora, serif;color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">360-degree Feedback Score</span></b></div>
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<div style="color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">The 360-degree feedback score (360) is a measure of how employees are rated by their peers, superiors, and subordinates. The 360 is calculated by surveying employees and asking them to rate their employer on a variety of factors.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-family:lora, serif;"><br></span></div><span style="color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;"><div style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">The 360 is a useful tool for companies to use to assess employee satisfaction. However, the 360 is not without its critics. Some argue that the 360 is too simplistic and does not take into account the quality of the products or services. Others argue that the 360 is not appropriate for all types of companies.</span></div></span><div style="text-align:left;"><br></div>
<div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">Despite its critics, the 360 is a valuable tool for companies to use to assess employee satisfaction. By surveying employees and asking them to rate their employer on a variety of factors, the 360 provides a more accurate picture of employee satisfaction than other traditional measures.</span></div></li><li style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;"><b style="font-family:lora, serif;color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Salary Competitiveness Ratio (SCR)</span></b></div>
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<div style="color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">The salary competitiveness ratio (SCR) is a measure of how employees' salaries compare to the salaries of their peers. The SCR is calculated by surveying employees and asking them to rate their salaries on a scale of 1 to 10.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-family:lora, serif;"><br></span></div><span style="color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;"><div style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">The SCR is a useful tool for companies to use to assess employee satisfaction. However, the SCR is not without its critics. Some argue that the SCR is too simplistic and does not take into account the quality of the products or services. Others argue that the SCR is not appropriate for all types of companies.</span></div></span><div style="text-align:left;"><br></div>
<div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">Despite its critics, the SCR is a valuable tool for companies to use to assess employee satisfaction. By surveying employees and asking them to rate their salaries on a scale of 1 to 10, the SCR provides a more accurate picture of employee satisfaction than other traditional measures.</span></div></li><li style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;"><b style="font-family:lora, serif;color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Time To Hire</span></b></div>
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<div style="color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">The time to hire is the amount of time it takes for a company to fill an open position. The time to hire is calculated by surveying employees and asking them how long it took them to find a job.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-family:lora, serif;"><br></span></div><span style="color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;"><div style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">The time to hire is a useful tool for companies to use to assess employee satisfaction. However, the time to hire is not without its critics. Some argue that the time to hire is too simplistic and does not take into account the quality of the products or services. Others argue that the time to hire is not appropriate for all types of companies.</span></div></span><div style="text-align:left;"><br></div>
<div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">Despite its critics, the time to hire is a valuable tool for companies to use to assess employee satisfaction. By surveying employees and asking them how long it took them to find a job, the time to hire provides a more accurate picture of employee satisfaction than other traditional measures.</span></div></li><li style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;"><b style="font-family:lora, serif;color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Training Return On Investment</span></b></div>
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<div style="color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">The training return on investment (TROI) is a measure of how employees' training compares to the cost of the training. The TROI is calculated by surveying employees and asking them to rate their training on a scale of 1 to 10.</span></div>
<div style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-family:lora, serif;"><br></span></div><span style="color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;"><div style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">The TROI is a useful tool for companies to use to assess employee satisfaction. However, the TROI is not without its critics. Some argue that the TROI is too simplistic and does not take into account the quality of the products or services. Others argue that the TROI is not appropriate for all types of companies.</span></div></span><div style="text-align:left;"><br></div>
<div style="text-align:left;color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:12pt;">Despite its critics, the TROI is a valuable tool for companies to use to assess employee satisfaction. By surveying employees and asking them to rate their training on a scale of 1 to 10, the TROI provides a more accurate picture of employee satisfaction than other traditional measures.</span></div></li></ol><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:inherit;font-family:lora, serif;font-weight:bold;">Investing in your staff means investing in your business. Get the most out of your employees by helping them reach their full potential with training and development programs. Let GIC Capital help you find the perfect financial solution for any training requirements. #investinyouremployees #businessinvestment #GICCapital</span><span style="font-family:lora, serif;"><br></span></div>
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<div><style> .zpelem-text { } </style><div><div> Excerpt from just released book by Douglas R. Gerber </div>
<span style="color:inherit;"><div><span style="font-style:italic;">“TQ Team Quotient – How to Build High Performance Teams that Win Every Time”&nbsp;</span></div><p></p></span><div><span style="font-weight:bold;color:inherit;">AT THE END OF THE JOURNEY IS A NEW TEAM CULTURE&nbsp;</span>&nbsp; </div>
</div></div><div><style> .zpelem-imagetext { } </style><div><figure><a style="cursor:pointer;"><img src="https://www.giccapital.co.uk/files/blog_images/orchestra.jpeg" alt="" style="height:339px;width:508px;"></a></figure><div><div><span style="color:inherit;">Culture defines us in our family units, businesses, and organizations. It distinguishes who we are and how we are described. Employees can readily describe their organizational culture, using such words as supportive, open, results focused, etc. Much of that culture is built up over years or even decades. Yet we don’t have decades to build a successful team culture; we endeavour to create a strong and powerful culture within one to two years. We do this deliberately and consciously by </span><span style="color:inherit;font-style:italic;">defining the culture we want</span><span style="color:inherit;"> and then </span><span style="color:inherit;font-style:italic;">bringing it to life</span><span style="color:inherit;">. When team members start to identify strongly with the team, we know that the team culture has become embedded.&nbsp;</span><br></div>
<p><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></p><div><span style="font-weight:bold;">THE 8 ELEMENTS OF HIGH—TQ TEAMS—‘VIVRE FAT’&nbsp;</span></div>
<p><br></p><div> As a result of working with hundreds of teams over many years, I have found that there are certain elements of High-Performance Teams that can be summarized by the acronym <span style="font-weight:bold;">VIVRE FAT</span>!&nbsp; </div>
</div></div></div><div><style> .zpelem-text { } </style><div><p><span style="color:inherit;">The idea of&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:bold;">VIVRE FAT</span>&nbsp;is not to create a group of ‘bon vivants’ or ‘gourmands.’ It’s rather about focusing on the ingredients that will create a great team that fulfils its mission and realizes its vision. Let’s examine each of the eight elements more closely.&nbsp;</span><br></p></div>
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<p>High-Performance Teams know where they are going and have a keen sense of direction. The Vision syncs with the overall company vision yet is distinct to the team. The Vision is not something created and communicated by the team leader, alone; rather it reflects a core team effort, allowing all to feel ownership. It is a motivating factor that propels the team forward. It allows team members to set clear goals, and targets and measures success. The Vision encompasses not only the business but also other aspects, such as team, people, key financial metrics, industry, and stakeholders. Besides Vision, we may also want to define the ‘purpose’ or ‘mission’ of the team, which essentially defines its ‘raison d’être’ or reason why the team exists.&nbsp;<br></p><p><br></p><div><span style="font-weight:bold;">Identity&nbsp;</span></div>
<p><span style="color:inherit;"></span></p><div> High-Performance Teams identify with the team and are proud of it. This sense of pride is due, in part, to the personal efforts that each team member has invested in moving towards High Performance. Identity forms an important part of one’s own self-perception and may even be more powerful than company or industry Identity. Identity places the team first and knows that team effort is a key to overall success. The sense of being part of something much bigger drives team members the extra mile. They believe what they are doing has meaning and creates value.&nbsp; </div>
<p><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></p><div><span style="font-weight:bold;">Values</span></div>
<div> High-Performance Teams know what is important to them. They have defined how they want to appear, interact, and be together. Values are not just words on the wall. They contain emotion and are packed with meaning. Values drive <span style="font-style:italic;">behaviours</span>, and all team members are expected to live the team’s Values. These Team Values are synced with Company Values, yet they are specific to the needs of the team. They are easy to communicate, both internally within the team as well as to external stakeholders. The Values are top-of-mind, drive the standards, and raise the bar. Just as the core team members are committed to Values, they need to be integrated into the larger team.&nbsp; </div>
<p><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span></p><div><span style="font-weight:bold;">Results&nbsp;</span></div>
<div> High-Performance Teams drive for consistent Results. They are clear about what Results they are committed to and realize that a ‘Results focus’ needs to be linked to <span style="font-style:italic;">defining team success</span>. They review and measure Results frequently and understand that “What gets measured gets done.” They are not only focused on Results but also on the elements that go into achieving the Results. All team members feel an obligation to deliver their part of the equation and help others do the same.&nbsp; </div>
<p><br></p><div><span style="font-weight:bold;">Effective&nbsp;</span></div><p>High-Performance Teams know that they need more than a maniacal Results focus. They need to master the drivers and processes that will create the results. They have clearly established processes for key aspects of the business and interactions. They believe both in doing things right and in doing the right things. They are constantly learning and continuously improving. They understand that team governance is an important part of the team process. Being Effective particularly applies to <span style="font-style:italic;">team meetings</span> in which over half of the time is typically spent on ‘reporting’ and ‘updating’ as opposed to making decisions on the truly important issues.&nbsp;<br></p><p><br></p><div> I once interviewed a client who said she enjoyed the monthly team meetings because it gave her time to catch up on her emails! Don’t laugh; that’s the state of most team meetings—lots of time wasted being ineffective.&nbsp; </div>
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<div><p>High-Performance Teams know that sustained motivation comes from loving what you do. Team members enjoy being together and interacting in all ways. They also celebrate successes frequently.<span style="font-style:italic;"> If a team is not highly motivated and having Fun, it’s probably not a High-Performance Team</span>. That’s because the drive required to perform Effectively can readily be accessed through the power of emotion, which is generated from the energy of interacting with the team. As we have seen with sports teams, there is little motivation that is equivalent to wanting to show up for your team. That’s also why people refer to the power of team spirit, which has the power to overcome obstacles.&nbsp;<br></p><p><br></p><div><span style="font-weight:bold;">Aligned&nbsp;</span></div>
<p>High-Performance Teams are aligned on what to do and how to do it. They quickly resolve conflicts and move forward. They believe in the power of <span style="font-style:italic;">support, commitment, communication, collaboration, and agreement</span>, both within the team and with stakeholders. As a Vice President in PepsiCo, one of the key principles I learned was the importance of alignment. For every initiative, we endeavoured to get all those involved aligned. Alignment is half the success of an initiative. Once people are aligned, execution is smoother. Conversely, when you don’t have alignment, you will have a manifold increase in obstacles.&nbsp;<br></p><p><br></p><div><span style="font-weight:bold;">Trust&nbsp;</span></div>
<p>High-Performance Teams realize that trust is an essential ingredient. They communicate openly and with transparency. They believe in a feedback culture, actively giving and seeking feedback. To do this Effectively, building relationships and earning trust is a priority. Team members have each other’s backs. When I survey my clients, they say, “<span style="font-style:italic;">Trust is the hardest element to build, but it also makes the most powerful impact</span>.”&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><div><span style="font-weight:bold;">VIVRE FAT</span> is a simple reminder of what really matters in team excellence. It would behove leaders to master the art of building their teams.&nbsp; </div>
<p><span style="font-weight:bold;">“Leaders are only as good as the teams they build”&nbsp;</span><br></p><p>Read more: <a href="https://chiefexecutive.net/experiential-approach-to-organizational-learning/" title="An Experiential Approach To Organizational Learning" target="_blank">An Experiential Approach To Organizational Learning</a>&nbsp;<br></p><p>The post <a href="https://chiefexecutive.net/eight-core-elements-performance-teams/" title="Applying the Eight Core Elements of High Performance Teams" target="_blank">Applying the Eight Core Elements of High Performance Teams</a> appeared first on <a href="https://chiefexecutive.net" title="ChiefExecutive.net" target="_blank">ChiefExecutive.net</a>.&nbsp;<br></p><p><br></p><div><div> Also see the &quot; <a href="https://www.giccapital.co.uk/blogs/post/the-five-dysfunctions-of-a-team" title="The Five Dysfunctions of Teams" target="_blank">The Five Dysfunctions of Teams</a>&quot; by Patrick Lencioni&nbsp; </div>
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<div><span style="color:inherit;"><br>There are many factors that can contribute to a team's dysfunction, but these five are some of the most common. If you're looking to improve your team's performance, be on the lookout for these dysfunctions.</span><br></div>
<div><span style="color:inherit;"><br></span><ol><li><span style="color:inherit;">Lack of trust.<br></span>The first and most important dysfunction on this list is a lack of trust. Without trust, team members are less likely to be open and honest with one another, which can lead to communication breakdowns, misaligned goals, and resentment. If you want your team to be successful, it's crucial that you cultivate an environment of trust.</li><li><span style="color:inherit;">Fear of conflict.<br></span>If team members are afraid to speak up or disagree with one another, it can lead to a lack of creativity and productive debate. Without healthy conflict, teams are more likely to make decisions that everyone is comfortable with, even if it's not the best solution.</li><li>Lack of commitment.<br>If team members are unwilling to commit to decisions or put in the extra effort to make the team successful, it can lead to a decline in performance. When team members lack commitment, it's often because they don't feel ownership or buy-in for the team's goals.</li><li>Lack of accountability.<br>If team members are not held accountable for their performance, it can lead to a decline in standards and a general feeling of apathy. When accountability is lacking, it's often because there is a lack of clear roles and responsibilities.</li><li>Inattention to results.<br>Finally, if team members are more focused on their individual goals or objectives, it can lead to a decline in team performance. When attention to results is lacking, it's often because the team is not working towards a common goal. These are just a few of the many dysfunctions that teams face. If you're looking to improve your team's performance, be on the lookout for these issues and address them head-on.&nbsp;</li></ol><div><span style="color:inherit;">(Ref source: The five dysfunctions of a team by Patrick Lencioni)</span><br></div>
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