A team killer
Was it you?
The one who dropped the ball, who forgot to put the wheels in motion. Did you fail to communicate the right snippet of info…
It starts with a creeping doubt. This guy, that girl, despite their obvious intelligence, great work ethic and decent performance in the role … maybe they’re a bit too much trouble. It feels like they need convincing rather than explaining, their colleagues are reluctant to engage, meetings take longer when they’re involved.
Over time, the doubt become a suspicion becomes a certainty – even you step around them whenever you can.
With weak performers, the action is obvious – move them on. All that trouble and below par production; an easy decision.
With high performers it’s tempting to let it slide. To value individual output over team cohesion. But it’s the wrong answer. It’s a team killer. The right answer is always the right answer – move them on.
The immediate impact: pain, relief, speed, a closer team, and a commitment to act faster if it happens again.
Skippy strategy: When you know, act.
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