Technical skills matter at work, of course. But team behaviors matter more. This is what has been demonstrated when it comes to recruiting and retaining talent.
It's not news to anyone that teamwork is extremely important. However, this was not given as much attention, as technical skills were more valued.
On the other hand, over time, it is possible to realize that one swallow does not make a summer!
A person can be brilliant. But if she doesn't share the ball, the chances of a goal being scored will be minimal.
There is no fighting alone. Just as there is no such thing as achieving success alone.
Leadership that understands this goes far! Because it is what teams are based on and support on a daily basis.
Therefore, more important than a leader in understanding how fundamental the ability to work as a team is, it is a leader knowing how to develop and motivate his team along this path.
Of course, each person's self-knowledge, as well as their experiences, help in this development. On the other hand, I believe we have all heard the phrase: "Lead by example!". Well, in an organization, it is the leader who drives the movement.
In any case, and as the best-selling author says The 5 Team Challenges: A Story about Leadership, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, written by Patrick Lencioni:
"It's not finance. It's not strategy. It's not technology. What continues to result in greater competitive advantage is teamwork."
Historically, teamwork came from the need for human beings to join forces to achieve a goal. Not much has changed from what it was to what we have today, has it?!
In fact, teams are more efficient. But it will be?
We will only have the desired collective results if we know how to make a team cohesive.
See, there is an abyss of difference between a group of people and a team that moves in search of trust between members, productive conflicts, commitment and accountability.
And when we talk about teamwork, this is the team we are referring to. Because the market is full of groups of people. The world, too!
Now, you may be asking yourself: "Okay, but how do you create a cohesive team that works towards collective results, organizational culture and the company's purpose?"
With knowledge. That is, getting to know each individual and each team deeply.
There are methodologies that support this process. Fortunately, nothing is simple. In short, these are the methods that make the process less complicated.
And it is through them that you can achieve the dream of any organization or leadership: having a cohesive team, with effective and assertive communication.
To get straight to the point, it is essential to say that the process of making a team cohesive needs to involve investment in training.
But, in addition to training, it is important to mention that daily exercise leads to habit - not perfection, because perfection does not exist.
So, when we talk about teamwork being the key to success, we are referring to cohesive teams, which are open to development programs and put all their learning into practice on a daily basis, both inside and outside the work environment.
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