Unified teams, that function according to God’s design for Body Life, need team members with the right kind of qualities. Team leaders have the responsibility of promoting these kinds of qualities in members of the team.
Acrostic of Team Leaders’ Responsibilities in Promoting Teamwork
Here’s what team leaders should provide to help team members become a unified group:
T – Training
Don’t assume the team will be unified and accepting of each other’s differences. Rather, provide pre-team training of what it takes to be on a team as well as continued trust-building exercises.
Leadership Skills Required: communication, modeling
E – Empowerment
Don’t expect people to merely attend meetings and give occasional input. Rather, truly give them authority to do their parts.
Leadership Skills Required: delegation
A – Accountability
Don’t let self-centered attitudes fester. Rather, point to the attitude and servant heart of Jesus as the standard for the team.
Leadership Skills Required: coordination, conflict management
M – Motivation
Don’t forget the big picture and get lost in all the details. Rather, promote the development of perspective and an expectancy toward what God will do for the whole.
Leadership Skills Required: vision-casting
When team leaders fulfill these responsibilities, it tends to build the qualities needed in team members to work as a unified group.
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