Tonight’s championship game sparks some thoughts on teams and platforms. The teams at odds both have unique styles and approaches to trying to win a title. One seemingly relies heavily on “the best players” while the other focuses on “team and experience.”
We won’t know which approach is better or worse tonight – all we’ll really know is that one team beat another on a given night. But it should serve as a moment to think about your own teams. Do you focus on the strongest individual performers and mold them into a team or do you try to get team players and help them perform at their highest capabilities? Do you take a hybrid approach?
The question goes straight to the culture you are trying to create. Teams are hard to create. High performance teams are even harder to create and maintain. A deliberate approach is necessary because teams don’t usually just happen. Teams require nurturing and development. They need leaders who will guide them. They need a plan to follow.
While we all think about that just remember one thing…..GO BIG BLUE!