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High-Performing Teams Are Cultivated, Not Constructed

Successful teamwork isn’t something that you can check off your to-do list by following a series of steps or participating in a few team-building activities – those tactics are a means to an end. Rather, it’s a gradual transformation in the way that you view and consider your team and interact with team members – it’s a skill set to be cultivated over time.

So how do you best go about building effective teams?

Well, every good team is composed of the same thing: individuals. The very best place to start is by getting to know every member of the team. Because once you understand members’ strengths, weaknesses, and desires, you’ll better understand how to motivate and inspire them, resulting in team members feeling happier and more productive, resulting in less turnover, resulting in… You get the picture. The compounding effects of this knowledge are truly endless.

And there’s no better way to quickly get an accurate, intricate understanding of your team members than by using personality theory.

A good team leader can become great by looking beyond team metrics and taking an interest in the individuals at the table. This article will help you uncover the strengths and weaknesses that each personality type brings to a successful team.

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