Let's talk about the power of strength-based teams

My COO recently lent me this book

Which got me thinking about how colors complement each other in the same way that people complement each other with in a team. Each team member is equally important, and brings unique attributes that contribute to the team as whole. The strongest teams are built off balance.

A team that understands themselves on an individual level- and understands their team mates can unlock their unlimited collaborative potential.

By understanding the strengths, weaknesses, and individual goals of each member, teams are able to optimize these factors and use these factors to benefit the team as a whole. Encouraging emotional awareness improves communication within teams by providing for a deeper understanding of the behaviors and actions of team mates, as well as how each individuals actions, behaviors, and emotions, impact the rest of the team. 

In an article I recently read from Gallup, the importance of building strong teams by channeling this awareness is emphasized, “Team members who understand one another's abilities not only trust one another, they can easily distinguish the areas in which their time and talents are most effectively applied from those better left in the hands of teammates.” It is clear to see how this could improve internal operations.

This type of team building process can benefit an organization not only by strengthening interpersonal relationships but, by creating an environment, or a community of individuals that share more than just a vision, but a friendship, a trust, and a sense of responsibility to each other.

Our practice is about to embark on something very exciting; implementing a change in our corporation and in our field by reconstructing our organization into Patient Centered Care Teams. The idea of this organizational structure, is that multiple people work together as a team to provide our patients with the best quality care possible. The only way we will be able to do this successfully is by continuously working to develop our employees’ strengths and improve team dynamics.

 References

Sorensen, Kathie, and Steve Crabtree. "Building a Team With Talent." Building a Team With Talent. Gallup, 17 Sept. 2001. Web. 22 May 2015. <http://www.gallup.com/businessjournal/385/building-team-talent.aspx#>.