High Energy
Fully engaged teams make better decisions and perform more effectively, especially in distributed work environments.
Summary
Observations by Alex Pentland reveal that teams with high engagement levels make more profitable decisions. To implement this, ensure equal contributions from all team members, encourage face-to-face interactions (even virtually), and promote energetic, direct communication. This approach is particularly crucial for remote or distributed teams to maintain high performance levels.
The idea
The Evidence
When Alex Pentland observed teams making investment decisions, for instance, the partially engaged teams made worse (less profitable) decisions than the fully engaged teams. This effect was particularly common in far-flung teams that talked mostly by telephone.The ActionEqual contributions: Ensure everyone on the team talks and listens in roughly equal measure, keeping contributions short and sweet.Face one another and ensure your gestures are energetic. Connect directly with one another, not just with the team leader.Read Morehttps://hbr.org/2012/04/the-new-science-of-building-great-teams
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Read More: https://hbr.org/2012/04/the-new-science-of-building-great-teams
High Energy
Boost Team Performance Through Engaged Interactions
Summary
Observations by Alex Pentland reveal that teams with high engagement levels make more profitable decisions. To implement this, ensure equal contributions from all team members, encourage face-to-face interactions (even virtually), and promote energetic, direct communication. This approach is particularly crucial for remote or distributed teams to maintain high performance levels.
High Energy
Boost Team Performance Through Engaged Interactions
Summary
Observations by Alex Pentland reveal that teams with high engagement levels make more profitable decisions. To implement this, ensure equal contributions from all team members, encourage face-to-face interactions (even virtually), and promote energetic, direct communication. This approach is particularly crucial for remote or distributed teams to maintain high performance levels.
High Energy
Boost Team Performance Through Engaged Interactions
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Fully engaged teams make better decisions and perform more effectively, especially in distributed work environments.
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