Culprit #1: Our team’s foundation isn’t strong enough to support our vision. Ask these two questions to prompt a conversation that will get you unstuck:
- What are our team’s historical roots?
- What are our shared expectations for the future?
Culprit #2: Our team lacks sufficient connection to support collaboration. Ask these two questions to prompt a conversation that will get you unstuck:
- How would we describe the interpersonal dynamics on the team?
- Is there anyone on the team whose needs are not getting met?
Culprit #3: Our team isn’t able to grow to the next level. Ask these two questions to prompt a conversation that will get you unstuck:
- Has our team reached a stage of maturity that makes innovation possible?
- What enablers and obstacles should we be addressing to light a spark?
Culprit #4: Our team doesn’t seem resilient after a disruption. Ask these two questions to prompt a conversation that will get you unstuck:
- Have we engaged all of our support systems to assist during a period of vulnerability?
- Which of our talent assets (e.g. adventurousness, adaptability, resourcefulness) would be best to employ in this moment?
As teams move through cycle after cycle, we are always either investing in our foundation, building trust to improve connection, innovating to empower growth or distancing to enable resilience. Know where you are in the cycle and why you are in that stage. Then, ask the questions that prompt the conversations that move the team forward.
