Teams are essential to great business success. However, you only
need to look at what has been happening in the financial sector to
know that good teams do not mean business success. And if you look
at sporting teams you realise that the margin between each team
being good enough to win can be very minor.
So what are some of the factors making the difference? Firstly,
you must also have individual players. Each person in the team must
bring expertise, be prepared and have a passion for achieving the
results. Take any of the top premiership football teams and players
who do not perform are not around for long. Those who do eg Ryan
Giggs of Manchester United have played at the top for years.
It is also essential that the leaders drive a culture of exceeding
expectations and each person is absolutely committed to that
vision. I went to a Gap store in Fosse Park Leicester at the
weekend and the manager asked me if I was happy with the service
provided and who had impressed me. Then he explained how best to
wash my jeans to avoid fading. I hadn't been in a Gap for
years. I will visit more frequently now.
Go into the reception of one of our clients, Everards Brewing and
you always get a warm welcome, a drink, your name is remembered.
Guess what; they have been Pub Company of the year for the last two
years running! Have the privilege of visiting Manchester United's
training facility (I am not a fan, I just did business there once).
You feel the environment of success.
There are other factors, however, select the right people and
have a culture that is absolutely focused on exceeding expectations
and you have a great start.
If you want to develop great winning teams call me for a free
consultation on 0845 683 6653.