A group that works can do it because of different circumstances and some of them may be coincidental. However, most groups are not blessed with fortunate coincidence or events. They work because of hard work, great knowledge and high ambitions for their employees.
If we start by defining a functional group. It is a group that have well-being members, the group is in a phase where implementation and productivity are in focus and the group deliver the desired quality and reach their goals
Here are some explanations to answer the question, Why some groups work:
- Each and everyone are in agreement and agree on common goals
- Everybody wants to participate
- Each and everyone contribute
- The leader have good self-knowledge
- Members have good self-knowledge
- There is an understanding of group development among members
- Efforts are valued, acknowledged and criticized
- Each and everyone can manage feedback and use it as a tool
- The group consists of individuals who complement each other’s characteristics and motivations
- The transparency is high
- Reconciliation and monitoring is done continuously
- Responsibilities are based on, theoretical knowledge, practical knowledge, motivation and capacity
- In the common objectives, there is room for personal skills development
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It is a big task to create a working group and for many, far from pleasurable. I, on the other hand, thinks that the task is incredibly enjoyable.
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And someone just learned me to see the connection between structure and culture and how to use it when building high performance teams. Without a well defined structure will there never be culture. This gives the meaning to ”execute or evacuate.”To understand this – you really need a strong and focused guide. As you.