How Do We Build Capable Teams?
At NTG Staffing, strong teams are what we are and what we build. The ability to adapt, overcome challenges, and thrive in the face of adversity is crucial for teams to thrive in an organization. Drawing insights from a Harvard Business Review article “7 Strategies to Build a More Resilient Team,” let’s delve into the key characteristics of resilient teams and strategies for fostering resilience within your organization.
The Four Characteristics of a Resilient Team
We recognize that resilient teams possess four critical characteristics: candor, resourcefulness, compassion, and humility. Candor, or the ability to speak openly and honestly without fear of repercussions, is the cornerstone of a resilient team. Leaders must cultivate psychological safety, where every team member feels empowered to voice their thoughts and concerns. Implementing “candor breaks,” for team members to openly share their perspectives, is one way to cultivate a culture of transparency and trust.
Furthermore, resilient teams demonstrate resourcefulness by owning challenges and seeking collective solutions. Leaders play a pivotal role in facilitating open discussions about fears and concerns, encouraging vulnerability, and fostering a supportive environment where team members can lean on each other for guidance and assistance.
Compassion is another hallmark of resilient teams. At NTG Staffing, we emphasize the importance of leaders demonstrating genuine care and concern for their team members. By regularly checking in, asking probing questions, and actively listening to feedback, leaders can gain valuable insights into the team’s well-being and address any underlying issues promptly.
In addition to fostering individual resilience, NTG Staffing emphasizes the importance of building collective resilience through co-elevation. Co-elevation involves establishing clear expectations around team unity and peer support, ensuring that every team member is committed to uplifting and empowering their colleagues. By prioritizing peer-to-peer support and collaboration, organizations can cultivate a culture of resilience and collective growth.
Finally, every successful, healthy team requires humility to function effectively and grow over time. What do we mean by humility? The ability to recognize when a project or problem is beyond your capabilities and then ask for help. Struggles cannot remain hidden for a team to remain healthy and active.
How NTG Staffing Can Help Your Team
In conclusion, all teams and organizations need healthy, strong leadership to grow and make an impact. John Maxwell aptly stated, “Leadership ability is always the lid on personal and organizational effectiveness. If a person’s leadership is strong, the organization’s lid is high. But if it’s not, then the organization is limited” (Maxwell, John. The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. p. 7). Effective leaders first lead themselves well. This allows them to build a strong team. To quote Craig Groeschel, “Everyone wins when the leader gets better.”
By fostering candor, resourcefulness, compassion, and humility within your team, you can lay the foundation for enduring success and navigate challenges with confidence. At NTG Staffing, we are committed to helping organizations build resilient teams that thrive in today’s ever-changing business landscape. Contact us today to learn more about our full-service staffing solutions tailored to your organization’s needs.
