Nov 27, 2024
When your team is aligned, it leads to more productivity, higher morale, and a healthier workplace . . . and on the flip side, a misaligned team can contribute to issues like high turnover or an inability to attract or keep great new team members. What can leaders do to enhance teamwork and bring more functionality to their organization?
In this episode, Mark Kenny gives the solutions! Mark is a speaker, consultant, and expert in team building and leadership. He’s also the author of The Hippo Solution: Eliminate the Territorial Thinking and Unleash the Power of Teams, which focuses on how leaders can transform their teams and create healthier, more productive cultures. In this episode, he uses stories from his own life to show the importance of team connection, plus offers insights manufacturing leaders can use to strengthen their team, transform their culture, and find the best solutions.
3:04 – There are some key differences between functional and misaligned teams
5:11 – When your team is disconnected, it can lead to issues like high turnover or struggles to recruit new talent
6:16 – As a leader, you play a critical role in setting the tone for your entire organization
8:07 – To strengthen your team, learn to look for dysfunctional team dynamics
10:17 – Connection, cohesion, and clarity are the pillars of a well-functioning team
14:47 – With more clarity and structure, you can improve your team’s functionality
18:39 – Improving your culture can be transformational for your team
24:31 – To find the best solutions, stay curious and build deeper connections within your team
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