5 Habits Of High-Performing Teams

The world runs on teams. Jobs that could have been solitary at one time or another happen more efficiently and at higher quality because we work in teams. The number of teams we form, and the size of those teams has increased exponentially since our ancestors formed teams to chase down prey.

And so has the importance of building teams that perform well together.

You’ve probably felt what it’s like to be on a high-performing team. You feel energized. Your brain is on fire with great ideas, and conversations with the team spur on even more. You finish work each day with more energy than when you started. And you’ve probably felt what it’s like to be on a low-performing team with a broken culture. You end each day drained. You feel let down after every meeting and wonder it it’s worth it to continue.

We know we need to build the best team we can, but many of us still wonder how we can do it. In this article, we’ll examine 5 habits of high-performing teams and offer some guidance for how to adopt these habits on your own team.

Clear, Quick Communication

The first habit of high-performing teams is clear, quick communication. It seems counterintuitive, but effective teams may not always be in constant communication. According to research by Anita Williams Wooley and…