THE DREAM TEAM
BUILDING THE DREAM TEAM
Behind great businesses are great teams , made up of great individuals . Transforming talented employees into high-performing teams , uniting to achieve the common goals of a successful business , is the formula for true greatness . It might look easy on paper , but creating a cohesive , driven and achieving team takes dedication and direction . We asked Business psychologist Jan P . de Jonge , Dan Barfoot , Operations Manager of CMD Recruitment and Carly Deacon , People Director of Excalibur Communications to delve into the collective power of the dream team .
A daily dose of psychology
There is no magic pill to create a cohesive , happy ‘ dream team ’, but a daily dose of psychology helps .
Research indicates you need to encourage people to air challenges , raise concerns and invite contributions . The team climate needs to be monitored and positive habits need to be instigated , where for instance regular check-ins with each other are organised and two-way feedback is embraced .
Effective teams show respect for all members by listening well and understanding where needs and opportunities for learning lie .
Importantly , a dream team is where all members can speak up and say something that might not be popular . Creating and sustaining a climate at work where team members believe they can freely speak up with any concern or question , where they feel their voice is welcomed and there is a sense of permission for candour , is important .
Successful teams structurally invest in a sense of connection and camaraderie , where staff can be courageous , and diversity is embraced . They acknowledge mistakes and see them as opportunities to learn from and improve continuously .
Dream teams feel a strong sense of shared purpose and have leaders who display humility rather than arrogance .
Jan P . de Jonge , Business Psychologist , Founder of People Business Psychology Ltd .
For more info : www . peoplebusinesspsychology . com
“ Successful teams structurally invest in a sense of connection and camaraderie ”
Building Dream Teams : Lessons from two decades in recruitment
“ Leverage each team member ’ s unique talents . When people do what they love , they excel .” |
At CMD Recruitment , we ’ ve witnessed countless high-performing teams across industries . But we don ’ t just find dream teams , we ’ ve built one ourselves . Our average team tenure of 10 years speaks volumes . Here ’ s what we ’ ve learned :
Investment We believe in paying well , offering training , and providing growth opportunities . A happy , invested team goes the extra mile .
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Strengths Focus We leverage each team member ’ s unique talents . When people do what they love , they excel .
Mutual Respect : We foster a culture of listening , valuing opinions , and treating everyone with respect . It ’ s a two-way street !
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These are the ingredients that have made our own team successful for over 20 years . Let us help you build yours !
Dan Barfoot , Operations Manager , CMD Recruitment
For more info : www . cmdrecruitment . com
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