One of the greatest consequences for a team that does not commit to decisions is lack of results. If a team isn't committed and aligned around decisions and subsequent actions, progress will get stuck and other priorities take over.
When a team fails to achieve buy-in from all team members, even if the disparities that exist seem relatively small, there will be a clash of priorities. And small gaps can become major disagreements.
Consider the importance of commitment mentioned below:
A Team That Fails to Commit:
- Creates ambiguity among the team members about direction and priorities
- Misses opportunities due to excessive analysis and unnecessary delay
- Breeds lack of confidence and fear of failure
- Revisit's discussions and decisions again and again
- Missed deadlines, work completed not as expected and misunderstandings about who is doing what become the norm.
A Team That Commits:
- Encourages second-guessing among team members
- Creates clarity around direction and priorities
- Aligns the entire team around common objectives
- Develops an ability to learn from mistakes
- Moves forward without hesitation
- Changes direction without hesitation or guilt
Reflection
What can the team do to improve their belief in each others commitment?
What could you do to increase team commitment?
Would you say the team have good or bad clarity in their purpose?
If good then why? If bad then what could you do to gain clarity?
What do you feel is potentially unclear?
List 3 actions you will take to achieve greater commitment within your team.
and remember...
- Commitment requires both buy-in and clarity
- Clarity means that the team speak up when unclear or operating in ambiguity. Everyone plays a part in raising clarity.
- Consensus is not the focus, commitment is.
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