A Leadership Imperative: Creating a Culture of High-Performing Teams
Benefit of this White Paper
Most teams meet performance goals (96%), but less than one-third (30%) are considered high performers who exceeded goals.
Organizations are facing new challenges in working effectively in a flexible work environment. Performance can suffer due to inefficient processes, poor communication, and leaders and teams not being on the same page.
This white paper explores the drivers behind high-performing teams, drawing on input from 2,650 global respondents and insights from experts in the field. Proactive organizations need an active plan to master a teamwork culture that fosters excellence through training and education.
What You'll Learn With It
Research shows that 89% of high-performing teams are very satisfied with their team, compared to just 65% of non-high-performing teams.
However, our study found a big difference: while leaders thought accountability and teamwork were great (73% and 84%), team members disagreed (only 48% and 60% felt the same).
The main reasons for dissatisfaction with teams and their leaders were poor communication, lack of listening, and lack of collaboration.
Why You Need It
Achieving top performance requires active effort and a focus on culture. Technology alone can't create teamwork or fix relationships.
If organizations don't address how teams work together and its culture, performance will drop. Ignoring the perception gap means overlooking improvement opportunities and neglecting team needs. If organizational culture doesn't adapt, teams might struggle, especially in a hybrid work world. It’s important to note that technology plans a supporting role in building a high-performing team.
What You'll Do With It
Dale Carnegie identified seven essential factors that organizations must address to raise their diverse teams to the next level.
- Define a clear purpose and vision, breaking down goals into milestones.
- Focus on closing perception gaps between leaders and employees by understanding employee perspectives.
- Engender confidence and trust in staff and empower teams with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Train leaders and teams in effective inter-personal approaches and communication.
- Foster adaptability by committing to ongoing development opportunities and empowering team members.
- Encourage an environment of constructive feedback, mutual recognition, and growth where team members can reveal concerns about their own and others’ workloads.
- Foster technological skills alongside human skills, ensuring technology supports culture, not replaces it.
Download the white paper now to gain access to all research, insights, and case studies to help you start building your high-performing team culture.
