Strong teams will almost always outperform even the most capable of individuals who choose to act and work independently. Success, sustainability and exceptional results require multiple skills, judgements and decisions and becoming a high performing team requires the same. Alongside leadership and a positive atmosphere and attitude within a team, it takes strength and commitment to overcome any inbuilt resistance and move beyond 'group-think' or the silo mentalities that inhibit progress. Without clarity on individual and collective roles, responsibilities and accountabilities within a team; confusion and misunderstanding reigns ... and without communication, there can be no clarity.

Often the biggest challenge encountered in most teams is the reluctance among team members to take responsibility for the performance of other team members, or to willingly allow them to assume responsibility for one's own performance. High performing teams don't allow this to happen; they foster personal growth by focusing on what really matters within the organisation, on its true purpose and by being open and honest with one another. They are 'comfortable with being uncomfortable' and perhaps surprisingly; rather than focusing on just 'becoming a team', they deliver the performance results that engenders the right team behaviours and builds a hard won mutual trust and respect with unconditional support amongst all team members that enables them to become a team.

Therein, lie the challenges for any collective workgroup that aspires to be a great team. The learning process with LtEI involves individual and group decisions, personal responsibility, actions, group feedback and reflective learning that will enable your team to develop and grow in a practical, supportive and enjoyable way.