Wednesday, November 02, 2011

Criminal Minds

You can learn a lot about what makes great teams from watching my favourite crime series, Criminal Minds...

Standing up for your team members, and standing by your leader
Allowing each team member to focus on what they do best, building on individual strengths...
And yet, being able to move on when one team member goes away
Allowing team members to maintain their individuality
Unquestioned loyalty and respect to the team lead - but that doesn't mean you cannot question
And as a leader, heeding the advice and suggestions from your team members...
... but taking complete ownership for the results when things go wrong
Being there for each other in their moments of weakness, but giving them their space when they need it
Revelling in each other's success, sharing losses
One Minute Management - clear goal setting, clear recognition of good work, one min reprimands
No tolerance for indiscipline, yet complete tolerance for individuality

Needless to say, it's one of the best crime series too!

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