Situation
When working as part of a team, you're in it together. You all succeed or you don't. It's that simple. So how do you build the muscle that ensures success? Create a culture of learning and strengthen yourself, your team and your output.
Steps
Begin with mindset.
As a team, you own your dynamics. Mindset is foundational and begins with yourself… and then others in the group. Set expectations that everyone owns the dynamics. If things are less than ideal, begin a change.
Be curious.
Understand what is going on for folks. Have empathy for the various perspectives but also realize that not everyone will be up for change. Some may embark on a solo journey to their next adventure. Support them.
Help one another.
Be vulnerable. Identify where you could use some help. Ask for it. Do the same for others. When you see an area that could use some of your leadership, step up.
Try new things.
Experiment with different forms of learning. Hold a retro on a regular basis. Learn by keeping what works and changing what doesn't. Try new things week over week.
Keep at it.
Commit to change that focuses on lifting your team up as a group. Realize your time horizon might be a bit further out than a few weeks or months. But walk the walk and keep at it.
Why
Amazing things can happen when you build a culture of learning in a team. Most exciting is the feel. It's fun to be learning and creating with others. Creativity comes forward and many things unlock.
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