Blueprint for Progress: Sculpting Tomorrow's Team Dynamics with Dane Groeneveld

Explore a unique episode of The Future of Teamwork where Dane Groeneveld, CEO of HUDDL3, steps into the guest role to share his extensive experience in team dynamics and innovation. Guiding the conversation is Kurt Landon, a seasoned executive, and entrepreneur with a track record in senior business and HR leadership roles. This episode dives into the evolving trends of team dynamics for 2024, outlining essential strategies for staying competitive.

Discover how AI and technology are becoming embedded within team structures, revolutionizing how we collaborate and approach problem-solving. The conversation also tackles the strategic embrace of challenges, highlighting how a proactive approach to obstacles can foster growth. This episode is filled with strategies and clear, practical insights, offering a fresh perspective on the complexities of teamwork today. Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical tools to help your team navigate and excel in the landscape of team interactions.

Key Moments: 

• [00:00] Introduction to the podcast. In this special episode, former guest Kurt Landon interviews the show's regular host, Dane Groeneveld, about team dynamics in 2024, the impact of AI and technology on teamwork, and adopting a proactive approach to challenges.
• [1:30] Dane introduces Kurt. Dane Groeneveld, CEO of HUDDL3 Group and usual host of The Future of Teamwork podcast, is a guest on the podcast which is hosted today by Kurt Landon. 
• [1:49] Kurt wants to ask Dane, who has expertise in teams, about his perspective on the new year of 2024 and what trends and fads to expect regarding teams. He wants to know what will be in and out this year and beyond. 
• [5:56] The pandemic and economic challenges have given leaders more freedom to try new things, but it can also lead to a lack of clarity and checking in with the team. Leaders must be more accountable and visible to their teams and customers, moving away from a siege mentality. 
• [9:16] The conversation revolves around the importance of human connection and shared leadership in driving psychological safety and building confidence in the ever-changing business landscape. Leaders are encouraged to have a non-hierarchical mindset and work with colleagues as business partners to solve problems. 
• [11:21] Dane discusses the benefits of intergenerational teams, including psychological safety, shared leadership, and reverse mentoring. 
• [18:54] Reverse mentoring involves bringing in a junior or specialized team member to work with the leadership team on real-life problems, providing insights, and addressing blind spots that leaders may have due to their experience and perspective. 
• [21:44] The concept of technology as a team member is being discussed. As AI becomes increasingly prevalent in businesses, it is often being used by teams in a stealthy manner. This is exciting because it means that innovation is coming from the fringes rather than being driven by corporate IT or Operations. 
• [26:51] Leaders should ensure that AI tools and programs are not biased or negatively affecting how people interact with each other. Building handbooks for bots may be necessary to prevent malicious actors from causing harm. 
• [31:00] Dane is passionate about personal growth and how it can benefit individuals and teams. Learning is a catalyst that creates a context for problem-solving and encourages sharing of ideas and stories. 
• [32:42] Learning in practical settings allows for solving current problems with a human impact, such as helping customers, internal teams, and individuals achieve milestones.
• [38:23] Kurt and Dane discuss the importance of taking personal time to settle and be grateful, comparing it to putting on an oxygen mask before helping others. They emphasize the need to do it every day to build energy and serve