ITeam CAN do's

The following simple questions should stimulate some CAN dos for building your team.

Objectives - Does the team know what the team is set up to deliver? Could they articulate this? Do they accept this as the purpose of the team?

Results - Is each team member clear on what performance standards are expected of them? Do they know what the consequences for success or failure will be?

Membership - Is the size of the team right (small teams are best - about 8 per team)? Do they have the necessary skills? How do they interact? Are their conflicts - hidden or exposed that need tackling?

Consultation - Do I allow team to debate issues and concerns? Do I genuinely consult with staff? Am I encouraging suggestions, ideas and creativity?

Visibility - Do I meet with individual team members? Do I actively represent their interests with others? Do I appear enthusiastic about what the team is doing? Do I "muck-in" when things are tough?

These answers will help build a strong team that has the CAN do attitude.