How to Reset a Fatigued Team for the New Year
As I am presently sorting through my Q1 schedule – working with teams to get leadership development plans set for the coming year, I wager I am in good company: ‘Tis the season of planning for the year to come.?
This is also the time of year you may notice a fatigued team. We are nearing the end of the year, holidays are in full swing, and the circumstances of life (health, cost of living, etc.) never cease.?
While you are in business planning mode, do not forget to replicate this same practice for people management. Take a moment and reflect on the inner workings of your workgroup.?
What is the overall tone of the team? Were you able to achieve previously set goals? When is the last time you elicited feedback from the group??
If you are unsure as to whether your team is fatigued, here are some telltale signs:?
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If this is unlike your team in the normal course, you may be facing a group on the verge of burnout.?
To help your team reset for the new year, and to finish the 2022 year strong, revisit your team charter. *If you do not have one, this is your moment!* In order for a team charter to be effective it should include:?
Dedicate time to work with your team to make adjustments and refinements. This will offer an opportunity to assess what has worked well, what needs to be improved, and what has been missing. Resetting the team under a shared, unambiguous standard, will help team members focus their efforts. Further, it will expose conflict (whether derived from task conflict, relationship conflict, or process conflict) and afford the opportunity for you to work toward resolution. Empowering each member to take an active role in how the team is governed will contribute to a shared sense of ownership and boost team cohesion.
Happy re-setting!
| Does a team charter sound appealing but you’re unsure where to begin? Drop me a line.?|