8 attributes of team development

8 Attributes of High Performance Teams 1

High Performance Teams Buchholz, Roth, and Hess in their book Creating the High Performance Team believe that there are eight attributes that are evident in all high-performance teams. 2 *Creating the High Performance Team, Steve Buchholz, Thomas Roth (Wilson Learning Corporation); editied by Karen Hess, New York : Wiley, c1987. p.176.

High Performance Teams (HTP) The ﬁrst attribute of HPTs is that of participative leadership. This attribute creates an interdependence among team members that encourages an attitude of empowering, freeing up, and serving of others.* 3 *Creating the High Performance Team, Steve Buchholz, Thomas Roth (Wilson Learning Corporation); editied by Karen Hess, New York : Wiley, c1987. p.176.

High Performance Teams The second attribute of HPTs is that of “shared responsibility.” This is an attempt to instill in each team member that the role they play is as important and valuable as the leaders of the team.* 4 *Creating the High Performance Team, Steve Buchholz, Thomas Roth (Wilson Learning Corporation); editied by Karen Hess, New York : Wiley, c1987. p.176.

High Performance Teams The third attribute of HPTs is an understanding as to why the team has been brought together. Having a sense of common purpose is evident in teams that are successful.* 5 *Creating the High Performance Team, Steve Buchholz, Thomas Roth (Wilson Learning Corporation); editied by Karen Hess, New York : Wiley, c1987. p.176.

High Performance Teams Fourth, HPTs have a climate of clear and high communication. A high-performance team creates an environment that is based upon trust and clear and honest communication.* 6 *Creating the High Performance Team, Steve Buchholz, Thomas Roth (Wilson Learning Corporation); editied by Karen Hess, New York : Wiley, c1987. p.176.

High Performance Teams Fifth, HPTs are not threatened by change and growth. In fact the high-performance team sees a changing future as an opportunity for growth and expansion. “The behavior of leaders, the course they steer; the conﬁdence they inspire, will do more to inﬂuence change than all the tools and techniques.”* 7 *Creating the High Performance Team, Steve Buchholz, Thomas Roth (Wilson Learning Corporation); editied by Karen Hess, New York : Wiley, c1987. p.176.

High Performance Teams The sixth attribute of high-performance teams is that of keeping a clear focus on the task at hand. All meetings and the organization of the group keep their focus upon the ultimate goal.* 8 *Creating the High Performance Team, Steve Buchholz, Thomas Roth (Wilson Learning Corporation); editied by Karen Hess, New York : Wiley, c1987. p.176.

High Performance Teams Seventh, a HPT maximizes on the talents of the team. Any barriers that would hinder the use of gifts or talents are removed by the leaders. The use of skills by the individual are maximized and are encouraged.* 9 *Creating the High Performance Team, Steve Buchholz, Thomas Roth (Wilson Learning Corporation); editied by Karen Hess, New York : Wiley, c1987. p.176.

High Performance Teams The eighth attribute of HPTs is that of practicing a rapid response. This is the skill of an organization to identify an opportunity and to act upon it quickly.* 10 *Creating the High Performance Team, Steve Buchholz, Thomas Roth (Wilson Learning Corporation); editied by Karen Hess, New York : Wiley, c1987. p.176.

A Final Note There is one fact that cannot be ignored. A team effort needs to have strong leadership. This is non-negotiable. Leaders must lead. The model of team leadership at the top of the organization is a powerful inﬂuence for positive change! 11

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