Fostering Teamwork It Starts With You IAAP Virtual

Fostering Teamwork It Starts With You! IAAP Virtual Chapter – Illinois February 13, 2014 Lisa Olsen Speaker/Trainer

How Many Squares?

What does this have to do with fostering teams and organizational energy? • Lots of possibilities. • Ability to draw out the talents of others. • See the big picture. • Get excited about opportunities – even the unknown.

Organizational Energy What is it? A powerful force that fuels the success of your organization.

Organizational Energy Signs of Positive Energy Signs of Negative Energy Deadlines are met. Deadlines are ignored. Goals are achieved. Goals fall short. Customer service is prompt and pleasant. Customer service is lacking. People recognize and acknowledge one another. People complain and nitpick. People are problem solvers. People are problem makers. Excellence is the norm. Mediocrity is acceptable.

4 Keys to Leadership Energy Get back to basics. 2. Get more involved. 3. Give energy away. 4. Watch out for “burnout leaks. ” 1.

Burnout Symptoms Is your team lacking energy due to burnout?

Questions to Consider � Are my expectations crystal clear? � Are my expectations reasonable and fair? � Has each team member received adequate training to do the job properly? � Have performance obstacles been removed? � Am I “mission focused? ” � Do I block my team’s energy or allow it to flow freely?

The 3 -Cs of Teamwork: Communication Commitment Creative Collaboration

Linking ourselves together is the best way to succeed. ~Erik Weihenmayer

The Magic of……. .

Give Others the “ 10” Treatment

Be a Relationship Engineer THIS NOT THIS

Untangle the Knots

Recall Everyone’s Tri-umphs!

Have Regular Celebrations!

Lead from your highest point – that’s how admins can be the “I” in Team!

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