Million Leaders Mandate Notebook Two Teamwork Makes the Dream Work (Lesson 4)

Key Questions What makes an effective team ?  Why is teamwork important? What makes an effective team ? How can I make effective change that will improve my capacity as a contributor or leader of a team?

Psalm 133 1 How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! 2 It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down on the collar of his robe. 3 It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the LORD bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.

Great Teams Possess… A Common Goal (Vision)

C.O.C. Purpose Statement To transform lives by responding compassionately to the needs and aspirations of our community

Great Teams Possess… A Common Goal (Vision) Diverse Skills and Contribution Strong Coaching and Communication

What Makes an Effective Team? 1. An effective team CARES FOR ONE ANOTHER. a. The Second Mile Principle b. The Connection Principle c. The Host Principle 2. An effective team KNOWS AND PRACTICES WHAT IS IMPORTANT.

What Makes an Effective Team? An effective team GROWS TOGETHER. a. The LEADER’S growth determines the organization’s growth. b. Life and society are constantly CHANGING.

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What Makes an Effective Team? An effective team GROWS TOGETHER. a. The LEADER’S growth determines the organization’s growth. b. Life and society are constantly CHANGING. c. A leader cannot lead a follower BEYOND where he/she has personally grown. d. The leadership team must stay on the “SAME PAGE.” e. Leaders must IMPROVE to stay in front.

What Makes an Effective Team? 4. An effective team HAS A CHEMISTRY THAT FITS. The right “chemistry” happens on a team when… RELATIONSHIPS are strong. DESIRES are similar. TRUST is evident.

The Speed Of Trust Requires a mix of character and competence 4 Cores Integrity Intent Capabilities Results

What Makes an Effective Team? 4. An effective team HAS A CHEMISTRY THAT FITS. The right “chemistry” happens on a team when… RELATIONSHIPS are strong. DESIRES are similar. TRUST is evident. ROLES are clear. ABILITIES are complementary. PLAYERS are appreciated. MORALE is high. WINS are frequent. MOTIVES are pure. BENEFITS are received by all.

What Makes an Effective Team? An effective team PLACES INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS BELOW THE TEAM’S BEST INTEREST. An effective team REALIZES EVERYONE PLAYS A SPECIAL ROLE. 7. An effective team HAS A STRONG BENCH. 8. An effective team KNOWS EXACTLY WHERE THE TEAM STANDS. 9. An effective team PAYS THE PRICE. 10. An effective team SAYS “YES” TO THE RIGHT QUESTIONS.

Ten Questions the Team Should Ask: Do we RESPECT and TRUST each other? Do we have CONCERN for each other? Do team members feel free to COMMUNICATE openly? Do we UNDERSTAND our team’s goals? Do we have a COMMITMENT to those goals?

Ten Questions the Team Should Ask: 6. Do we make good use of each member’s ABILITIES? Do we handle CONFLICT successfully? Does EVERYONE participate? Do we respect our individual DIFFERENCES? Do we LIKE being members of this team?

Million Leaders Mandate Notebook Two Teamwork Makes the Dream Work (Lesson 4)