The Four Stages of Developing and Maintaining Successful Teams:

1. FORMING
   • Existing members
   • Newly acquired members
   • Promoted members
2. STORMING
   • Challenge performance
   • Contest productivity
   • Brainstorm and network
   • Respectfully agree to disagree
   • Offer Support and assistance
3. NORMALIZING
   • Be yourself
   • Improve communication
   • Develop trust and loyalty
   • Natural harmony
4. PRODUCING
   • Better execution
   • Long-term results
   • Revolving development
   • Continued growth and success

The SIX MOST CRITICAL DYSFUNCTIONS OF A TEAM:

1. Lack of Trust [and Lack of Respect for the Position/Rank: Chain of Command]

2. Fear of Conflict [Submissive-Aggressive]

3. No will of Commitment

4. Avoidance of Accountability and Responsibility

5. Inattention to Results

6. Underachieving Complacency

The SIX MOST CRITICAL PRIMARY BY-PRODUCTS OF A DYSFUNCTIONAL TEAM:

1. Lack of Trust is the by-product of Invulnerability and Lack of Vision, Discipline and Focus

2. Fear of Conflict is the by-product of Artificial Harmony and Dishonesty

3. No Will of Commitment is the by-product of Ambiguity and Lack of Determination and Follow Through

4. Avoidance of Accountability is the by-product of Lower Standards and Lack of Pride in the Workplace

5. Inattention to Results is the by-product of Lack of Status and Confidence

6. Underachieving Complacency is the by-product of Low Expectations and Fear of Change

Happy sailing! From the Business Management Library of Chris Abbey <> All Rights Reversed