Design Your Team to Succeed

Effective team performance is largely driven by thoughtful team design rather than personal relationships or dynamics. Evidence shows that approximately 60% of a team's success can be predetermined by setting the right conditions before members even meet. High performance fosters collaboration and rapport among team members. Key elements of successful team design include stable membership, a clear and compelling goal, and well-defined roles suited to each member. Moreover, these foundational principles may not always be common in practice but make intuitive sense and can lead to exceptional team outcomes, as illustrated by successful examples like the Miracle on Ice.