“There is no ‘I’ in team…” is a common quote used by
leaders who want to inspire their employees, staff and other managers to work
smarter, become leaner, and maximize outcomes.
The hope and goal is to see noticeable increase in productivity and the
bottom line. All leaders know that to
achieve sustainable results, teamwork is at the heart of what made the
difference. It makes the difference for
any company, city and even at the grass root level, especially when there is an
interest to go from “good to great.” However, leaders also know that achieving
effective teamwork is easier said than done; for teamwork also requires… work.
Showing
Our Colors
Each week and all across America, thousands of
people attend numerous team sporting events just to cheer and support their
favorite team. They wear their team
colors, wave banner and participate in cheers.
Even more people attend local team sporting events at middle and high
schools, community parks, churches and universities. These spectators and supporters are
interested in seeing their team complete to win, to show team spirit, and enjoy
the moment.
Overall, people enjoy seeing teamwork in action at
football, soccer, basketball, hockey, and baseball games. Each game always provides some thrilling
moments, hidden success and unexpected outcomes. For all people know that something special
can happen at each and every game and you want to be there to witness that
moment. Depending on the kind of game, teamwork
is more likely to play a bigger role in the outcomes of the game, than any
individual accomplishment during the game.
Of course individual accomplishments of any team member can make the
difference and lead to the win and of course the play of any member can also
lead to its defeat.
Cheering
for the Home Team
Teamwork is something that does not come naturally
for most people; it takes time, and is always a work in progress. At the heart of “teamwork” is training and
the more individuals on a team trains together, the more likely the team will achieve
success. Training is about acquiring the
discipline, stamina, trust, attention to detail and work ethic needed to reach
positive outcomes.
A team is made up of people who have strengths and
weaknesses. Teamwork relies on the collective talent, skill
and experiences of those on the team to complete the mission and reach the
goal. When team members buy into a shared mission and vision of the business,
agency or organization; great things always
happen. Teamwork is about people who
work together with a purpose. On the
contrary, least effective teams fail to achieve noteworthy results when its
members remain focus on working in solos, personal agendas and with blinders to
the possibilities.
For
Urban America, teamwork at the grass root level needs cultivation, supported
and acknowledged. Like any other team, grass
root level teamwork can lead to fantastic results and provides an opportunity
to a longer lasting impact in getting things done. Urban America needs help to inspire others to
see the possibilities of what teamwork can do for their community. Grass root teamwork is what makes any city
great, the results are clear and on display every day. In the words of legendary Coach Vincent T.
Lombardi, who once said “the achievements of an organization are the result of the combined effort
of each individual.”
Come Join the Grass Root Team… no experience
necessary!!!
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