{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/2fec86c4-2f6a-5de0-abd4-1301a5d509fc/9d47f468-ae3a-4a36-b658-7cb3532950a1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Building a High Performing Team: Weak team = poor results","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6176cca5b67d9bb6fcf7eeff/6176cced91b757001963baa1.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>Episode #2 // If you want to be successful as a senior leader, you first have to build a team of successful individuals. A key part of this is recognising when someone is <em>not</em> going to be successful in their current role, and freeing them up to be successful in another organisation. From there, it’s all about culture and team dynamics.</p><p><br></p><p>So many people say that they have built a 'high performing team' - but how many high performing teams have you actually seen, or been part of?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode we’ll cover:</p><ul><li>What is a high performing team, and how can you recognise if you have one?</li><li>World class wisdom from champion athlete Benita Willis</li><li>The seven characteristics of high performing teams (you can download this checklist below and rate your own team)</li><li>How to look at the individuals in your team and work out whether they should be on, or off the bus (a la Jim Collins!)</li><li>Some of the excuses and rationalisations you may come up with to avoid dealing with individuals who are not up to scratch, that are preventing you from creating a high performing team</li><li>A cautionary tale about how tough it was to create a high performing team at CS Energy</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If this episode strikes a chord with you, <em>download the high performing team checklist below</em>, and rate your team honestly. This will help you see your biggest opportunities for improvement!</p><p><br></p><p>I’d love to know how you go with the checklist, so if it’s useful, head over to <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">my LinkedIn page</a> and send me a direct message.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re loving the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating, so that we can reach more leaders like you!</p>","author_name":"Martin G Moore"}