1.5 - About University

H OW TO USE THIS LEADERSHIP TOOL“We do not easily take responsibility for the performance of others, not lightly let them assume responsibilityfor us. Overcoming such resistance requires the rigorous application of ‘team basics.’”—Jon Katzenbach and Douglas Smith, THE WISDOM OF TEAMSSome teams are great at analytical work and project management, yet become sidetracked byrelationship problems and conflict. Other teams, seemingly supportive and happily workingtogether, don’t produce needed results on time.WEB WORKSHEETWhether you’re a team leader, member, or coach, this tool will help you assess team strengthsand development needs. Adapt and use this table with your team, to assess its strengths andproblem areas. Then plan action to continually build on strengths, while also improving on orminimizing the team’s limitations or development needs.CompetencyareaGet the job done andproduce results:• Set and achieve goals.• Get the job done.• Make great recommendationsand decisions.• Do the right things efficiently.As individuals:identify a few areas ineach category to workon.As a team:identify a few areas ineach category to workon.Improvement goalsand action(s)[☛ 1.7 Results-BasedLeaders, 2.6 ClarifyingPurpose]Think effectively:• Analyze, innovate, synthesize.• Use optimal processes.• Think long-term andstrategically.• Take care of systemicissues.[☛ 2.1 Systems Thinking,3.1 Strategy]Take care of interpersonalneeds:• Deal effectively with feelings.• Honor differences.• Give and receive feedback.• Have a joint commitmentto success.• Feel good about beingpart of the team.[☛ 4.5 Culture, 8.6Communication 101]Copyright McGraw-Hill 2000. Original purchasers of this book are permitted to photocopy or customize this worksheet by downloading it fromwww.books.mcgraw-hill.com/training/download. The document can then be opened, edited, and printed using Microsoft Word or other word processingsoftware.306 SECTION 10 TOOLS FOR LEADING TEAMS AND GROUPS