When the Pressure Rises, Does Your Team Pull Together or Fall
Apart?
Most
leaders say they want a cohesive team. But too often, they confuse team
cohesion with people getting along or push teamwork when a working group
would suffice.
Both
are a dangerous performance mistake.
A
team can be friendly, respectful, and enjoyable to work with — and still:
- Avoid
difficult conversations.
- Protect
functional turf.
- Tolerate
mediocre performance.
- Fracture
when priorities collide.
A
true culture of team cohesion is not measured by how people behave when times
are good. It is revealed during times of stress when the:
- Stakes
rise.
- Resources
tighten.
- People
disagree.
The most effective leaders
build a culture of team cohesion that can withstand meaningful performance
pressure.
