{"id":34275,"date":"2016-03-31t16:19:34","date_gmt":"2016-03-31t20:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.deco-dalles.com\/?p=34275"},"modified":"2024-08-01t16:09:07","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01t20:09:07","slug":"create-team-alignment-podcast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.deco-dalles.com\/create-team-alignment-podcast\/","title":{"rendered":"drive results as a project manager – build team alignment [podcast]"},"content":{"rendered":"

in any professional setting there most likely is a leader who is steering the operation. it’s essential that leaders and managers remain transparent rather than mysterious about the vision and plans of the project. on a recent\u00a0p6 genius bar webinar<\/a>\u00a0i discovered how frustrating it can be when you’re trying to complete a project but the guidance of your manager is not transparent or clearly indicated. a\u00a0世界杯2022亚洲比赛时间 customer was frustrated\u00a0with the short term planning of his manager and that most of the work was executed based on assumptions. by working blindly on a project it can \u00a0become very discouraging and minimize productivity.<\/p>\n

yes there will be times when obstacles arise but leaders and managers\u00a0need to continuously align their team with the vision of the project. adjusting the plan for long term team alignment<\/a> is more important than just striving for weekly agreements of what needs to be done. short term thinking can complicate the results and leave your team lost, so working towards team alignment is the way to go.<\/p>\n

what do i mean by aligning your team<\/a> for best results? \u00a0podcaster michael hyatt, author of best seller platform: get noticed in a noisy world<\/em>\u00a0hosts a weekly podcast called\u00a0\u2018this is your life\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0that is\u00a0focused on helping individual\u2019s align work and success in life.<\/p>\n

in a recent episode, hyatt discusses why leaders of a team should strive to create unity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

he starts by explaining that there are 3 levels of unity:<\/h3>\n
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  1. acceptance [lowest]<\/strong> – when those in the\u00a0team don\u2019t challenge the leader and just act according to the vision or plan given.<\/li>\n
  2. agreement<\/strong> \u2013 when those in the team agree with the direction the leader is steering the project in and support it. they buy into the argument presented by the leader mentally. this level is not recommended because it can be difficult to reach an agreement with everyone, which can delay the project or planning process.<\/li>\n
  3. alignment [highest and ultimate level of unity]<\/strong> – this is where the\u00a0team not only agrees with\u00a0the\u00a0plan mentally, but are also aligned with the vision and the outcome.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    furthermore, hyatt says that when you have alignment you do not necessarily need to be in agreement. a little confusing no? when someone in the team doesn\u2019t agree with the vision or plan at hand, but the leader\u00a0feels that this is the best method, you as a leader should reply:<\/p>\n

    \u201ci hear what you\u2019re saying and i get that you don\u2019t agree but are you willing to align with it?\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

    hyatt states that when people feel heard and a part of the decision they can align for the sake of the team and the contract.<\/p>\n

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