Angela Dugan
Angela@PolarisSolutions.com
1. What does “team” mean anyway?
2. What to do with all those introverts?
3. A key ingredient – strong leadership!
4. Things YOU can do starting now, or Monday ☺
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Angela Dugan
Director, Coach, Agilist
Angela@PolarisSolutions.com
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1. CONSISTENCY
2. collaborate EFFECTIVELY
3. have SHARED goals
4. SWARM on deliverables when needed
5. EMPOWERED to deliver
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Teams are highly interdependent - they plan work, solve
problems, make decisions, and review progress in service of a
specific project.
Team members need one another to get work done.
https://rework.withgoogle.com/guides/understanding-team-effectiveness/steps/define-team/
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You might be an extravert if:
• You’re seen as "outgoing" or as a "people person."
• You prefer/are comfortable working in groups
• You have a wide range of friends and/or know lots of people
• You leap without looking
• Before starting a project, you may forget to get clear on what
you want to do and why
Source: http://www.myersbriggs.org/
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You might be an introvert if:
• You are seen as "reflective" or "reserved."
• You prefer/are comfortable being/working alone
• You prefer to know just a few people well
• You may spend more reflecting than acting
• You may forget to vet your ideas with the outside world
Source: http://www.myersbriggs.org/
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Active listening
Empathy
Facilitation
Delegation
Mediation
Assessment
Evaluation
Coaching
Required experience:
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• People who are especially talented in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want
to continuously improve. In particular, the process of learning, rather than the outcome,
excites them.
LEARNER
• People who are especially talented in the Connectedness theme have faith in the links between
all things. They believe there are few coincidences and that almost every event has a reason.
CONNECTEDNESS
• People who are especially talented in the Input theme have a craving to know more. Often they
like to collect and archive all kinds of information.
INPUT
• People who are especially talented in the Individualization theme are intrigued with the unique
qualities of each person. They have a gift for figuring out how people who are different can
work together productively.
INDIVIDUALIZATION
• People who are especially talented in the Achiever theme have a great deal of stamina and
work hard. They take great satisfaction from being busy and productive.
ACHIEVEMENT
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Be enthusiastic!
Keep conversations moving
Make it OK to “think out loud”
Keep communication open
Set aside time for brainstorming
Don’t assume commitment or decisions
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Get to know each other, build trust
Encourage responses with questions
Survey for input/decision
Don’t expect or ask for quick responses/decisions
Lots of 1:1 time
Lack of enthusiasm <> lack interest
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Strengthfinder - https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/
DISC analysis - http://www.thediscpersonalitytest.com/
Myers Briggs - http://www.myersbriggs.org/
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“…we understand and truly believe that everyone
did the best job they could, given what they knew
at the time, their skills and abilities, the resources
available, and the situation at hand."
Angela@PolarisSolutions.com Twitter: @OakParkGirl
“Team members need one
another to get work done.”
Email: Angela@PolarisSolutions.com
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