The 3 Non Negotiables For A High Performance Leadership Team

In this episode of Business Problems Solved, Lee Horton discusses the three non-negotiables for a high-performing leadership team. Drawing inspiration from a leadership team he has been working with, Lee emphasizes the importance of alignment, clear expectations, and role-modelling accountability. He explains that a high-performing team does not necessarily require all high-performing individuals, but rather a shared understanding and direction. Lee encourages leaders to align their definitions and interpretations of key concepts, set clear expectations for their team, and lead by example while holding others accountable. This episode offers practical insights for creating a high-performing leadership team.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Alignment is crucial for a high-performing leadership team. This includes aligning on understanding, direction, and key concepts. It is important to have a shared definition of terms and a clear vision of the destination. Setting clear expectations is essential. Leaders should communicate what is expected of team members in terms of behavior, actions, and outcomes. This clarity helps everyone understand their roles and responsibilities. Role modeling and accountability go hand in hand. Leaders should lead by example and demonstrate the behaviors and actions they expect from others. They should also hold team members accountable if they are not meeting the set expectations. High-performing teams do not necessarily require all high-performing individuals. As long as everyone understands and works towards the agreed-upon goals, the team can outperform individual efforts. These non-negotiables apply to both micro and macro levels. They can be implemented in day-to-day activities within the team or in larger strategic initiatives. The principles of alignment, clear expectations, and accountability are applicable in various contexts.

BEST MOMENTS

"To have a high performing team, it doesn't need to include a team of high performing individuals." 

"The first non-negotiable for a high-performing leadership team is to agree and gain alignment on some key bits of language." 

"What expectations do you have that people need to have, be, do and have, I guess?" 

"Role modeling and holding people to account should be one and the same." 

"These are the three non-negotiables that I believe every high performing team should strive towards: alignment, clear expectations, and role modeling and holding people to account." 

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For the last 15 years, I have been a multi-sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improved capability of individuals, teams and businesses.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two young children Jack & India. I also enjoy listening to and reading business & personal development material.

Lee Houghton is “THE Business Problem Solver”, a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker.