{"id":2821,"date":"2021-03-05T14:53:47","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T14:53:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iese.edu\/standout\/?p=2821"},"modified":"2024-04-22T06:15:50","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T06:15:50","slug":"lead-high-performance-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iese.edu\/standout\/lead-high-performance-team\/","title":{"rendered":"How to lead a high-performance team"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221;]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0famous African proverb says<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u201c<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">if you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go far, go together<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Without a doubt, this is sage advice<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:255,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Teamwork and team leadership skills are<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0vital for\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">success<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in any area of life,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">but\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">particularly in\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">organizations.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Companies that take<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a long<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">term view<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of the future<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0foster collaboration among<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0their<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0employees and provide coordination among\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">different\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">departments and divisions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:255,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However,\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">high-performance team<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">differentiate themselves from other\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">types of teams<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While most teams<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">share a project<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">common goals<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">bonds among team members usually stop there.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:255,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">H<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">igh<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">performance team<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">go beyond this<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Their m<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">embers\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are closely allied,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">generating high levels of performance and value. Four pillars sustain them:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">trust, communication, coordination and cooperation.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:255,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a0f3e30b0101 {margin-top: 35px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a0f3e30b0101\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW153528159\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW153528159\">Characteristics of<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"subrat\"><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW153528159\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW153528159\">high performing teams<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A c<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ommon purpose<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All members should be highly\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">aligned\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the same\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">objective and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0seek to reach this at the highest level of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">efficacy.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Diversity of talent<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0high-performance team<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0includes<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0different profiles<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0more points of view<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0there are<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the better the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">course of action<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and results achieved.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Defined roles<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ultural and professional diversity increases the success of a high<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">performance team<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">each member of the group should\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">also\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">clear<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ly\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">understand of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">his or her<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">own\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">role<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, as well as\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the roles of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0others on the team<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Leadership and mutual tru<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">st<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0leader is essential. The conduct and the words of the leader should always be exemplary and motivating<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">B<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ut leadership\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cannot be forced \u2013 it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0emerge<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0from the dynamics of the group itself and inspire<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0commitment, initiative and excellence at all times.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fluid communication<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">C<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ommunication generates trus<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">t. In turn, trust<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0increases performance. Fluid communication is key for creating synergies when devising solutions<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0as a team<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Cooperation\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">arises<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">through<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0communication.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Effective conflict management<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">D<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">iversity\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">can also increase the risk for\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">disagreement<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, conflict and communication breakdowns,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">especially when\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">working in complex<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0dynamic\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and fast-paced environments.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ifferences\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">can<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0be overcome\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">through<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0trust, acceptation, respect, courtesy and understanding.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ability to make proposals and <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">decisions<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">O<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0high<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">performance teams<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, members<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">need<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">certain level of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">autonomy\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to make<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0decisions about their work. The company sets<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0objectives, but if\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">members of the team\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">feel\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">unable<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">maneuver, their implication and commitment will be\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">significantly\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">affected.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recognition<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">S<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">uccess\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">should<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lead to rewards.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Acknowledgement<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">will\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">strengthen<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">employees\u2019 motivation<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and ensure that they work more\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">contentedly<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">consequently, more efficiently.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a0f3e30b0147 {margin-top: 35px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a0f3e30b0147\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;2893&#8243; 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