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Fostering Teamwork
It Starts With You!
Lisa OlsenSpeaker/Trainer
IAAP Virtual Chapter – Illinois February 13, 2014
How Many Squares?
What does this have to do with fostering teams and organizational energy?
• Lots of possibilities.• Ability to draw out the
talents of others.• See the big picture.• Get excited about
opportunities – even the unknown.
Organizational Energy
What is it?
A powerful force that fuels the success of your organization.
Organizational EnergySigns of Positive Energy Signs of Negative Energy
Deadlines are met. Deadlines are ignored.
Goals are achieved. Goals fall short.
Customer service is prompt and pleasant.
Customer service is lacking.
People recognize and acknowledge one another.
People complain and nitpick.
People are problem solvers. People are problem makers.
Excellence is the norm. Mediocrity is acceptable.
4 Keys to Leadership Energy
1. Get back to basics.
2. Get more involved.
3. Give energy away.
4. Watch out for “burnout leaks.”
Burnout SymptomsIs your team lacking energy due to burnout?
Questions to Consider
Are my expectations crystal clear? Are my expectations reasonable and fair? Has each team member received adequate
training to do the job properly? Have performance obstacles been removed? Am I “mission focused?” Do I block my team’s energy or allow it to flow
freely?
The 3-Cs of Teamwork:Communication
Commitment
Creative Collaboratio
n
Linking ourselves together is the best way to succeed. ~Erik Weihenmayer
Give Others the “10” Treatment
Be a Relationship Engineer THIS
NOT THIS
Untangle the Knots
Recall Everyone’s Tri-umphs!
Have Regular Celebrations!
Lead from your highest point – that’s
how admins can be the “I” in Team!
Committed to the value of people and their potential for
leadership influence.
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