Wednesday, May 29, 2013

REASONS FOR TEAM INEFFECTIVENESS

REASONS FOR TEAM INEFFECTIVENESS
Absence of Trust
This outcome occurs when team members are reluctant to be vulnerable with one another and are unwilling to admit their mistakes, weaknesses, or need for help. Without a certain comfort level among team members, a foundation of trust is not possible.

Fear of Conflict
Teams that are lacking trust are incapable of engaging in unfiltered, assionate debate about key issues. It creates situations where team conflict can easily turn into veiled discussions and back channel comments. In a work setting where team members do not openly air their opinions, inferior decisions result.

Lack of Commitment
Without conflict, it is difficult for team members to commit to  decisions, fostering an environment where ambiguity prevails. Lack  of direction and commitment can make employees, particularly star  employees, disgruntled and disenfranchised.

Avoidance of Accountability
When teams do not commit to a clear plan of action, even the most focused and driven individuals are hesitant to call their peers on actions and behaviors that may seem counterproductive to the overall  good of the team.

Inattention to Results
Team members naturally tend to put their own needs (e.g., ego, career development, recognition, and so on) ahead of the collective goals of the team when individuals are not held accountable. If a team has lost sight of the need for achievement, the business ultimately suffers.

Lack Of Productivity, Wasted Effort And Inefficiency
Team when become inefficient at work place. It results that lack of productivity, wasted effort and inefficiency in a team work.

Misalignment To A Company’s Strategy And Priorities; And  A Poor Dynamic With Ineffective Communication Or Mistrust
Team must work as per plan when team is not setting priorities at work due to ineffective communication and mistrust of among the team members in a team.






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