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Factor III: People
Cluster H: Optimizing diverse talent
Competency 34: Builds effective teams
34. Builds effective teams

Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and
perspectives to achieve common goals.

Teams are the primary way to accomplish coordinated, integrated tasks. Team members need each other
and work interdependently to achieve common goals. For some, this is good news—a chance to
collaborate with a variety of people. For others, it’s a burden—a productivity drain. Many have had a peak
experience working with a dream team that clicked from the start and went on to achieve great things.
They wonder why all teams can’t be like that. Here’s the reality—great teams rarely just happen. They
require attention to purpose, tasks, relationships, and processes. The rewards can be significant for you
and your organization when you set teams up for success. Whether you’re a team leader or team
member, whether your team works under the same roof or across several time zones, it pays to be smart
about how to structure things and contribute so your team performs at its best.

“Talent wins games,
but teamwork and intelligence
win championships.”

Michael Jordan – American basketball player and member of the NBA Hall of Fame

Builds effective teams is in the People factor (III) in the Korn Ferry Leadership Architect™. It is
part of Cluster H, Optimizing diverse talent, along with Attracts top talent (4), Develops talent
(13), and Values differences (14). You may find it helpful to also take a look at some of the tips
included in those chapters to supplement your learning.

Skilled
Forms teams with appropriate and diverse mix of styles, perspectives, and experience.

Establishes common objectives and a shared mindset.
Creates a feeling of belonging and strong team morale.
Shares wins and rewards team efforts.

Fosters open dialogue and collaboration among the team.
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