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According to Forbes:

BY FORBES ARTICLES / ON NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Secret: 01

Big-Picture Focus

We have seen secrets of a winning team totally dedicated to the purpose and work fits into organization’s objectives, and they agree that their team’s goals are achievable and aligned with company mission and values. This commitment provides them the foundation for synergy.

Members of the team are ready to put aside personal needs for the greater benefit of the work team and the company. All team members not only see the big picture but also team’s focus on the big picture provides a frame of reference against which all team decisions can be reviewed.

Secret: 02

Caring Communication

Caring communication is one of the most important secrets out of 7 secrets of a winning team. Winning team constantly strive to achieve their full potential. The members of the team feel comfortable in saying what they think. They ask for help, share new or unpopular ideas, and risk making mistakes. These teams create an atmosphere where members show concern for and trust one another, and focus on solutions, not problems. We have noticed that these teams create an environment where communication is friendly, open, and positive.

When members communicate with each other positively, it impacts the energy of the work team. When members talk about what they like, need, or want, it is quite different from griping about what annoys or frustrates them. The former energizes; the latter demoralizes.

Secret: 03

Sense of Connection

A winning team constantly finds creative ways to meaningfully connect with each other. When a team is connected to the organization, members discuss team performance in relationship to corporate priorities, customer feedback, and quality measures. They consider team’s needs in light of what’s good for the whole organization and what will best serve the joint objectives. We recommend companies to encourage such connection by keeping communication lines open. Management priorities, strategies and challenges should flow one way; team needs, victories, and questions in the other direction.

Secret: 04

Oneness in Roughness

Team support brings forth new ideas and flourishes on innovation. Individuals feel supported by colleagues. Generally, in teams people hesitate to take the lead in any new initiative. However, not so in a winning team, because such risk is greatly reduced in a supportive environment where members respect individual differences, forgive mistakes, and shift their thinking from a point of view to a viewing point.

In a winning team, people understand that they can’t have their way all the time, and – to add value – they must develop a generous spirit. Being on a work team is a bit like being part of a family. Winning teams value the individual; develop team trust; communicate openly; manage differences; share successes; and welcome new members.

Secret: 05

Thrive on Disagreements

The problem is not that differences exist, but in how they are managed. It is inevitable that teams of bright, diverse thinkers will experience conflict from time to time. If people believe that conflict never occurs in ‘good’ teams, they may sweep conflict under the carpet. Of course, no carpet is large enough to cover misconception, ill feelings, deep-rooted hurts, and misunderstandings for very long. Soon the differences reappear. They take on the form of tension, hidden agendas, and stubborn positions.

Affirmations are positive statements about something you want to be true. For example, instead of saying to yourself right before a negotiating session, “I know I’m going to blow up”, force yourself to say, “I am calm, comfortable, and prepared.” We teach team members to shift any negative mental tapes to more positive ones, and shift obstructing paradigms and manage conflict more effectively.

Secret: 06

No Fear of Change

Winning teams not only respond to change, but actually initiate it. It is no longer a luxury to have teams that can perform effectively within a turbulent environment. It is a necessity. High performing teams acknowledge any perceived danger in the change and then help members appreciate opportunities hidden in the change.

Secret: 07

Everybody Contributes

A winning team has members who are skilled and ready to take initiatives. Members have strong technical and interpersonal skills and are willing to learn.

To enhance balanced participation in a team, we consider three factors that enhance the level of individual contribution: inclusion, of a team, the more they contribute; and the more members contribute, the more they feel like part of the team. To enhance feelings of inclusion, we ensure that you keep work team members informed, ask for their input, and support an atmosphere of cohesion.