No matter what industry you work in, productive and efficient teams are a must for success. Yet it’s not always easy to create and maintain a well-oiled team. That’s why I love the Drexler-Sibbet Team Performance Model—it provides a simple, step-by-step framework for understanding team development. If you didn’t read my first post on the […]
Want To Build Excellent Teams? Try This Efficient Model
Working as a team is how the best organizations operate, yet it can be challenging, especially without a roadmap. The Drexler-Sibbet Team Performance Model provides a step-by-step framework for understanding team development. It’s one of the most efficient models I’ve seen, and I’m happy to share how it works. First, take a look at the […]
Building and Leading Cross Functional Teams – A Navy Boot Camp Instructor’s Perspective – Part 2
In our previous post, we introduced what we find to be an extremely effective team building model – Tuckman’s Model. It involves four phases, forming, storming, norming, and performing. Each of these phases is necessary for the team to grow, overcome challenges, and deliver results. To read this in detail, check out part-one of our […]
Building and Leading Cross Functional Teams – A Navy Boot Camp Instructor’s Perspective – Part 1
“These recruits are entrusted to my care. I will train them to the best of my ability. I will develop them into smartly disciplined, physically fit, basically trained Sailors. I will instill in them, and demonstrate by my own example, the highest standards of Honor, Courage, and Commitment.” This was the Recruit Division Commander’s (RDC) […]
Eight Quick Tips for Interpersonal Communication and Relationship Building
There was a line of lawyers waiting to talk to me and I promise crime had nothing to do with it. I’d just wrapped up an hour-long session on Coaching 101 for a group of lawyers. I’ve observed that lawyers like giving advice. I mean, that’s what they’re supposed to do, right? So learning to […]
How To Coach As A Manager: A Vital Skill
Managers, do you want to learn how to coach? If you’re interested in having a direct, positive impact on both your team members and organization, coaching is a vital skill to learn. First, what exactly is a coach? A coach is someone who helps another person reach higher levels of effectiveness by creating a dialogue […]
Confession: I’m a Closet Data Geek
Years ago, I dropped out of an Ivy League school to become a chef. Back then, chefs weren’t the celebrity stars they are today. So when it came to telling my parents I wanted to trade those hallowed halls for hot kitchens, and turn in my white-collar career path for the literal white collar of […]