What does commitment among colleagues really mean? It’s not “till death do us part” like in marriage. (And let’s face it, even that isn’t the case for over 50% of marriages.) Commitment at work is a choice. It’s a choice to play with and for your team. It’s a choice to participate openly and authentically in a process you believe in, because you want to be part of something bigger than yourself. It’s a choice to support decisions born from that process, even when you don’t entirely agree. It’s a choice to follow leadership that drives long-term success—not just for today, this week, or this year, but for the future. It’s also a choice to be patient with results. You understand the value of slogging toward meaningful goals, enduring mistakes (your own and others’), forgiving them, and still moving forward. Poor leadership isn’t about the mistakes on the list. It’s about not having a list—because no real process or participation was allowed. Great leaders inspire commitment to the process, the dream, and the team—not to fleeting comfort. #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamCommitment #AuthenticLeadership #LongTermSuccess #WorkplaceCulture
Commitment Issues? It’s Not Just for Relationships Anymore! A common issue in teams is a lack of commitment to decisions and goals, often rooted in the fear of conflict and absence of trust. Patrick Lencioni’s "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" model explains that without trust, team members are unlikely to engage fully, leading to half-hearted commitments and lack of follow-through. To build commitment within your team, implement these strategies: • Clarify Goals and Expectations: Ensure that every team member understands the goals and their role in achieving them. • Foster Accountability: Create a culture where team members hold each other accountable for their contributions and commitments. • Encourage Participation: Involve all team members in decision-making processes to ensure buy-in and commitment. • Model Commitment: Leaders should exemplify dedication to team goals and demonstrate the importance of follow-through. These actions help teams move from mere agreement to genuine commitment, driving better results and higher engagement. PointerWise can guide your team in developing the practices and mindsets necessary for genuine commitment and success with our coaching and workshop programs. Learn more about these approaches in our blog post here: https://lnkd.in/gFrN5FcG Teamwork is one of the many Organizational Development topics we cover on our blog, OnPoint. Come give us a read! https://lnkd.in/eGWWJ2Bv #Commitment #TeamEngagement #BusinessConsulting #TeamBuilding #VulnerabilityBasedTrust