3 tips to leading the project team
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Have you ever tried thinking that you were very clear and aligned on an agreement with a member of your team - and then for some reason they don’t deliver? Or it seems they misunderstood or misinterpreted what you were trying to say?
Below, please find my 3 tips to avoid or prevent that from happening and to better lead the project team. Each tip is elaborated in the video.
The 3 tips
Understand the individual - and build trust
Be clear on objectives - & commit to a shared purpose
Follow up - and follow through
In the video I elaborate on the 3 tips.
Reading
I have written an article on how to get a great start with your team in a kick-off WS (Danish/English).
Patrick Lencioni has written a great book about The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: 4-minute-book-summary and video with Patrick explaining it.
Reflection
How aware are you of your role as leader of a project team?
How clear have you been in setting objectives with the team?
To what extent have you built trust and a safe place for people to speak up?
…and commitment to a shared purpose?
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