ASSESS TEAM PERFORMANCE
Periodically, the team should stop to examine how well it is doing and what might be interfering with its effectiveness. (Even if it turns out you are doing well, it’s good to know that.)
Teams should take an annual physical or check-up that examines the vital signs. Research tells us that being concerned about progress is a sign of a healthy team, as well as a healthy person.
This self-assessment can be formal or informal. Informal check ups can be as simple as the team leader asking, “How are we doing?” A solid group discussion based on this and other simple questions is an effective exercise. Some good questions to ask are:
What are our strengths?
What are we doing well?
What things should we stop doing because ...
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