Modern Business Magazine November 2016 | Page 28

MODERN LEADERSHIP Creating a Culture of Accountability Five Ways to Transform Solo Achievers into Group Contributors By Muffy Churches D o some of your team members have a mindset that is selfserving, with an attitude of independence from the pack? Are they minimalists who define their success in personal, individualistic terms rather than strongly linking 28 ModernBusiness November 2016 their efforts to the big picture and to ensuring that they play a dynamic role in project outcomes and team orientated results? If so, you may have a team suffering from ‘disconnection syndrome’- a noxious orientation that challenges the ability to achieve high performance through the hallmarks of ‘ownership and accountability’. The degree to which your team members are able to serve the whole, not just the part, will be