When you think about a high-performing team, the first thing that comes to mind is probably not “This is a place where conflict happens.” Most people assume that the absence of conflict makes for a high-performing team. In a twist of irony, the opposite is actually the truth. Patrick Lencioni, in his book The Five… Continue reading Conflict: High-performing Teams Are Willing to Enter the Ring
Makarios Consulting Blog
Month: May 2020
Accountability: A Positive Word for High-Performing Teams
More concerns and complaints have been raised about accountability among our clients than perhaps any other area of leadership. The theme of these concerns and complaints is always the same: accountability is about punishment, confrontation, failure, and blame. Yet, high-performing teams invariably practice accountability. The team members consistently hold themselves and each other accountable. And… Continue reading Accountability: A Positive Word for High-Performing Teams