23. in the search of growth...

Category: Teamwork

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Why teams wait too long
​to seek team coaching and facilitation

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Much like couples who often seeking the support of a therapist when the relationship is significantly suffering, many teams wait until the dynamics are seriously dysfunctional before seeking coaching or facilitation. 

It takes a while for a team to acknowledge that trust is broken and collaboration is not ideal because much like anything in life - we focus on the day to day operations.

From experience, many teams appreciate the support of a team coach. But they reach out to a professional facilitator often as a last resort - only after they have tried to resolve it themselves unsuccessfully.

The most common reasons for waiting too long are: 

• Teams have tried with ‘other’ methods like team building activities, outings and dinners. The truth is, a team dinner or an outing is not necessarily a team building activity.
• Team leads believe it is their responsibility, and they would be seen as bad leaders, if they can not manage the team dynamic alone.
  
• Team members are aware that dynamics are not optimal but comfortable with what is already familiar. Change is uncomfortable.
  
  

The reality is, proactive coaching does not just solve problems - it strengthens relationships and enhances collaboration - way before any dysfunction starts to settle.

Interesting, what would be the one overlooked team ability?
    Surprisingly, not productivity. Instead, it is…

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