At Work with The Ready 130. Sizing Up Your Team
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Jun 6, 2022 Team dynamics can be tricky, especially with larger groups. Discover the magic of smaller, interdependent teams that foster trust and collaboration. Learn how to avoid pitfalls like groupthink while embracing a flexible structure in a hybrid work world. Funny stories about singing in cars add humor to the serious art of team design. Plus, insights from sports and tarot reveal the sweet spot for team size, helping you create an impactful, purpose-driven environment. Get ready to rethink how you size up your team!
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Defining True Team Interdependence
- A true team has interdependence where every member has a stake in each other's work.
- Without this, it's just a group of people knowing each other's names, not a functioning team.
Trust Fuels Team Connection
- Trust builds on shared knowledge about roles and context within a team.
- High interdependence and trust are needed for meaningful collaboration and conversation.
Why Seven Is Magic Team Size
- Seven-member teams offer enough diversity to avoid groupthink while preventing social loafing seen in larger teams.
- Smaller teams feel the weight of execution and maintain accountability and creativity balance.
