Chamber BOBs include ways to build your networking team AND have fun!
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There are all types of team member styles. Which style are you?
Contributor: A person who focuses on the immediate task of the team, believes that information is critical, sets high performance standards and can be depended on to deliver work assignments on time.
Collaborator: A goal-directed member who sees the overall goal of the team as paramount. They are willing to pitch in and help others in order to reach the goal and support the strategy of the organization.
Communicator: The team member who helps with team process by facilitating, building a consensus and creating a supportive work environment.
Challenger: The person who questions the goals, methods and actions of the team and pushes the team to take reasonable risks.
--"Teamwork--Action Steps for Building Powerful Teams," Successories Library
A couple years ago, I attended the Disney Keys to Excellence training. It was an outstanding day of training, ideas, energy and networking.
An enlightened moment happened during the second session when our presenter admitted, "Many of the things we're going to talk about today aren't secrets. You know of them, perhaps have tried them--the secret is keeping these things front and foremost. It's making sure everyone on your team, every employee, every customer, every alumni--is part of making your goals a success."
Consider that everyone is part of your team. You employees, family, friends, fellow Chamber members. Through the power of social media, every customer and client has the potential to be a cheerleader for your team.
This month, consider the importance of your team. Make sure they understand the role they play and it's importance in the overall goals you plan to reach. Consider how different styles build the strength of the team--and get in the game!
2010 is about turnaround, rebound and success. Make it yours!
Contributor: A person who focuses on the immediate task of the team, believes that information is critical, sets high performance standards and can be depended on to deliver work assignments on time.
Collaborator: A goal-directed member who sees the overall goal of the team as paramount. They are willing to pitch in and help others in order to reach the goal and support the strategy of the organization.
Communicator: The team member who helps with team process by facilitating, building a consensus and creating a supportive work environment.
Challenger: The person who questions the goals, methods and actions of the team and pushes the team to take reasonable risks.
--"Teamwork--Action Steps for Building Powerful Teams," Successories Library
A couple years ago, I attended the Disney Keys to Excellence training. It was an outstanding day of training, ideas, energy and networking.
An enlightened moment happened during the second session when our presenter admitted, "Many of the things we're going to talk about today aren't secrets. You know of them, perhaps have tried them--the secret is keeping these things front and foremost. It's making sure everyone on your team, every employee, every customer, every alumni--is part of making your goals a success."
Consider that everyone is part of your team. You employees, family, friends, fellow Chamber members. Through the power of social media, every customer and client has the potential to be a cheerleader for your team.
This month, consider the importance of your team. Make sure they understand the role they play and it's importance in the overall goals you plan to reach. Consider how different styles build the strength of the team--and get in the game!
2010 is about turnaround, rebound and success. Make it yours!
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