As a new team leader, effectively mediating conflict within your team is crucial for maintaining a healthy work environment and ensuring team productivity. Here, we’ll delve deeper into specific strategies and skills you can employ to mediate conflicts as they arise. 1. Active Listening Skill: Develop active listening skills to fully understand the perspectives of…
Leadership is a journey, and like any journey, it often presents you with a fork in the road. For new leaders, choosing the right leadership true north can significantly shape your leadership style and the impact you have on your team. Two popular and effective styles are Servant Leadership and Transformational Leadership. While both share…
Imagine a big playground filled with kids running around, playing games, and having fun. Each child has a unique way of interacting with others and handling challenges. Some kids are super confident, jumping into every game with enthusiasm, while others are more reserved, watching and thinking before they join in. These behaviors might seem simple,…
Our guiding model for managing conflict in teams is the Tuckman Model, also known as Tuckman’s Stages of Group Development. Developed by psychologist Bruce Tuckman in 1965, this model describes the four distinct stages that teams typically go through as they develop and mature. This model also indicates how conflict builds up in a team…
In the dynamic world of team leadership, trust isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s the bedrock upon which high-performing teams are built. As a leadership coach, I’ve seen firsthand how trust can transform a group of individuals into a cohesive, innovative force. But how do you, as a team leader, cultivate this essential element? Research by…
Imagine standing in front of your team, ready to share a vision that will guide them through the next big project. Your words can either fall flat or ignite a spark of enthusiasm and commitment. The difference? Charisma. Many believe that charisma, the ability to captivate and inspire an audience, is innate. However, research from…
Servant leadership is a unique approach to leadership that emphasizes serving others before oneself. Instead of traditional leadership, which often focuses on power and authority, servant leadership is about humility, empathy, and the growth of those being led. By understanding and implementing the 11 aspects of servant leadership [Barbuto and Wheeler (2002) ] managers can…
The research on Shared Mental Models (SMMs) offers a wealth of insights that a Scrum Master can use to enhance their Agile team’s performance. Here are some practical interventions based on each of the five SMM dimensions to get your team on the same page: Equipment Mental Models: Host a “Tools and Tech Talk” session…
In our culinary adventure through Scrum, we’ve met the Product Owner, the Developers, and explored the essence of the Scrum Team. Now, let’s shine the spotlight on another indispensable member: the Scrum Master. Picture them as the kitchen coach, guiding the culinary team to success and ensuring every dish that leaves the kitchen is a…