Five Common Signs of a Dysfunctional Leadership Team • George Burrows & Leandro Balan • YOW! 2019

Discover the warning signs of a dysfunctional leadership team and learn practical strategies to diagnose and cure common issues, from unproductive conflict to ineffective communication, and transform your team into a high-performing unit.

Key takeaways

Define healthcare for a dysfunctional leadership team: a leadership health monitor.
Identify 5 common signs of a dysfunctional leadership team: unproductive conflict, inability to make decisions, unclear ownership, lack of accountability, and ineffective communication.
Use a roles and responsibilities play to understand each team member’s strengths and weaknesses.
Run one-on-ones with every team member to identify roots of dissatisfaction.
For all groups, establish a shared understanding of what each leader is responsible for.
Regularly review and update roles and responsibilities.
Establish a Candor Framework for making decisions.
When faced with unclear ownership, check your ego at the door and agree on a united front.
Be open and transparent in your communication.
Set shared goals between teams.
Document almost every decision made, even if it’s not recorded.
Establish a SWAT team for complex projects.
Lead by example by showing a positive attitude.
Don’t underestimate the importance of one-on-one meetings.
Create an action mitigation plan to address issues.
Identify your dependencies and dependencies of others.
Run a personality test to understand team member characteristics.
When disagreements arise, seek input from all parties.
Learn to let go of things that no longer serve your team.
Continuously improve and iterate on your leadership style.

Five Common Signs of a Dysfunctional Leadership Team • George Burrows & Leandro Balan • YOW! 2019

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