Ron Edmondson

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Seven Indications Your Team is Dysfunctional

Ron Edmondson

In case you’re wondering- my definition of a dysfunctional team – in simple terms – is one which cannot operate at peak efficiency and performance, because it is impacted by too many negative characteristics. There’s more going wrong than right more days than not. Therefore, no one feels empowered.

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3 Functions Within Life Cycles of an Organization

Ron Edmondson

But on successful teams, all three are operating together within a life cycle. One goal of a team could be to balance the strengths of the team members around each of these, so the team is always starting, maintaining, and finishing. I have found it rare for someone to be gifted in all three. Personal example: I love being a starter.

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1 Critical Leadership Error Plus 4 Ways to Avoid It

Ron Edmondson

One way to control pace and overall direction is to operate under well-planned and executed written goals and objectives. They are open to correction – giving people permission to speak into their life and are not easily offended when someone challenges them – or even sometimes corrects them. Be systematic.

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5 Shared Traits of Effective and Healthy Teams

Ron Edmondson

Obviously this is our goal if we lead or even serve on a team. The environment, in which the team operates, is more important than it ever has been in my leadership. What makes teams healthy and effective? I’ve learned there are some shared traits among the ones with which I’ve worked. Who would want to serve on an unhealthy team?

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7 Indicators You are Serving on a Dysfunctional Team

Ron Edmondson

In case you’re wondering- my definition of a dysfunctional team – in simple terms – is one which cannot operate at peak efficiency and performance, because it is impacted by too many negative characteristics. And we are all dysfunctional at some level and during some seasons. Team members never feel valued or appreciated.

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1 Critical Leadership Error and 4 Ways to Avoid It

Ron Edmondson

One way to control pace and overall direction is to operate under well-planned and executed written goals and objectives. They are open to correction – giving people permission to speak into their life and are not easily offended when someone challenges them – or even sometimes corrects them. Be systematic.

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5 Ways Young Families Can Make the Most of Family Time

Ron Edmondson

Just as adults may have a plan for their career or finances, parents need a plan for operating their home. It may help if it is written, but should definitely summarize the major goals you hope to accomplish in your home. That’s really the overall goal we were were seeking in our time as a family.