Attention to results that matter is a byproduct of a number of different factors that all contribute to overall team effectiveness. 

The book, 5 Dysfunctions of a Team, by Patrick Lencioni - he identifies 5 things that create Dysfunctions in a team. Inattention to results is actually at the top of the pyramid and is underpinned by 4 other dysfunctions. 

1. Inattention to results 

2. Avoidance of accountability

3. Lack of commitment

4. Fear of conflict

5. Absence of trust

In order to see our teams flourish and focus on results, we need to take these 5 dysfunctions and turn them on their heads!

Firstly, the foundation of any teams ability to have a positive and healthy drive for results all comes down to trust. 

To be results oriented in a team environment your team must have full confidence that you as the leader are here for them. In turn they will be here for you. 

Secondly, your ability to be achieve results that matter will only be as effective as you are able to motivate and inspire yourself and your team. Empower people to make a positive impact and to see greater purpose in the achievement of the goal. 

Thirdly, being results driven leader requires that we set the tone. Being results driven means that WE set the standard first. Model the culture you want to see in your team. Hold yourself accountable FIRST. And communicate when you make mistakes. Own them. Creates permission for others to do the same. 

Fourthly, being results driven means we need to be committed to personal growth and to helping others grow. As soon as you get better, we get better. My growth impacts OUR success. Results driven leaders are committed to drawing out the potential in those around them. 

Focusing on results that matter means:

⁃ Communicating direction and strategy. Get everyone on the same page going in the same direction. Set and communicate clear goals and expectations 

⁃ Holding yourself and your team accountable to these goals 

⁃ Committing to personal growth and developing others 

⁃ Celebrating those who model the attitudes, behaviours and results you’re looking for 

⁃ Identifying and removing or mitigating any roadblocks to people achieving the goal

⁃ Creating positive feedback loops so people can work out how they can improve 

⁃ Reward people appropriately for the things you see them do privately that are aligned to your culture and goals. 

About Apricot

Our strength is our ability to connect leaders around a shared vision of success, and importantly, walk with our clients to implement and deliver influential programs driven from the top down and holistically informed by their unique business ecosystem, both internal and external.

We deliver this through the synergy of our expert consultants and in-house and external tech, including our own home-grown algorithms, the unique Apricot Health Index ™ digital assessment, the integration of complex artificial intelligence, as well as a suite of partnerships with world leading institutions and organisations to ensure our client's commercial peace-of-mind and the knowledge that their work will leave a legacy.

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