Advance Consulting, Inc.

NOVEMBER 2005

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It’s The People Who Make the Difference

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“One man can be a crucial ingredient on a team, but one man cannot make a team.”

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Have you ever been on a team where time was wasted and deadlines were not met because of power struggles, members who could not agree, or members who were not committed? It most likely was an unpleasant experience and obtaining results was probably very challenging. The key component that can make a team go from underperforming to high performing is the people.
High Performance Teams know that in order to be successful, time must be spent on developing the individuals on the team - focusing on “the people” component. To effectively contribute to the team, each member needs the skills and abilities to:

Collaborate: An individual’s ability to collaborate greatly impacts the effectiveness of the High Performance Team. Collaboration involves a member’s ability to effectively communicate with others, resolve conflict, listen, and create common values and goals.

Build Trust and Commitment: Building trust and commitment depends on integrity and reliability. Each member of a team can earn trust and build commitment by demonstrating credibility, being reliable, showing responsiveness, and following through.

Develop a Sense of Team. Each member of a team contributes to the overall chemistry of the team or “sense of team.” This is created when everyone displays mutual respect, demonstrates value, and is appreciated for their efforts.

People are the key component of High Performance Teams. Their knowledge and ability to effectively work together is what can take a team from ordinary to extraordinary. At Advance Consulting, we specialize in building High Performance Teams. If you would like to learn more about our services, please contact us at 831-372-9444 or email us at advanceinfo@advanceconsulting.com.

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Advance Consulting is a professional development company that provides state-of-the-art consulting services, workshops, seminars, and speaking engagements throughout the U.S. and internationally. Find out more at www.advanceconsulting.com, send us an email at advanceinfo@advanceconsulting.com, or call us at (831) 372-9444 for more information.