photo credit: Gaetan Lee
When working in a group situation it is very important to evaluate the group on their performance, how they are getting along, the tasks they are able to complete and in what time frame they can complete them. Here are a few suggestions on taking the pulse of your group and making sure they are staying on track and in sink.
Point out the strengths of the group. Don’t forget to also point out the weaknesses of your group, they are just as important as their strengths. Define what the groups most important and highest priorities should be.
Figure out together what the group does well and what they also do poorly at so they can improve on such things. One of the most important things to tackle is figuring out what barriers your group needs to take down in order to complete everything that needs to be done.
An honest conversation may lead to some soul-searching and performance discussions afterward, but that’s a separate managerial issue. If you haven’t tried this simple activity with your group, give it a shot. You don’t even have to call a “special meeting”; it can be done over coffee or lunch.