No Bullsh!t Leadership

Moment #120: How Do You Fix a Broken Team?

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May 11, 2025
Taking over a dysfunctional team can be a daunting task, but there are proven strategies to turn things around. Leaders can focus on fostering accountability and trust while ensuring everyone knows their roles. A nine-week program offers insights on motivating team members and unlocking hidden potential. Clear communication and engagement are key to rebuilding a broken team and driving performance to new heights.
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INSIGHT

Leadership Often Misses Team Potential

  • Most leaders inadvertently neglect to focus on unlocking their team's unrealized talent.
  • They often mimic their bosses and get stuck balancing competing priorities without maximizing their team's potential.
INSIGHT

Assess Team Dysfunction Thoroughly

  • Any new team is usually dysfunctional because of the previous leader's impact.
  • Assessing value delivery, accountability, urgency, productivity, and trust helps understand the team's condition.
ADVICE

Drive Change with Clear Expectations

  • Provide a compelling reason for change that ties directly to improved performance and its opportunities.
  • Be specific about desired behavior and performance shifts, possibly hiring role models to exemplify them.
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