3 Elements of a Team: Building the Capacity of a Leadership Team

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Successful teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organisational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.

– Andrew Carnegie



After watching the short 4-minute video in the resource box, take a few moments to reflect.

3 Elements of Team:

  1. Working interdependently
  2. A common/shared goal
  3. The goal for which all team members are mutually accountable

If you’ve noticed ineffective working teams at your school, can the problems be traced to a lack of any/all of the 3 elements listed above? If so, what are some possible solutions/redirections to develop effective teams?

You can also present this video and list of elements and allow your team(s) to self-evaluate.

What are some strategies you can (or will) use to empower your school’s leadership team to have the type of ownership that will fulfill your school’s vision?

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