Making Teams Work: Amanda Crews

Growth Tails

In this conversation, Amanda Crews and Peter Anthony discuss teams and transformation. They explore how organizations recognize the need for transformation and the importance of understanding the current and future state. They emphasize the significance of engaging individuals within the team and aligning their skills with their roles. The conversation also highlights the value of embracing diverse perspectives and creating psychological safety within the team. They discuss the challenges of virtual environments and the importance of fostering cohesiveness in virtual teams. In this conversation, Amanda Crews and Peter Anthony discuss the importance of recognizing and reinforcing team values, especially in a virtual environment. They explore the idea of creating a virtual award system to appreciate and motivate team members. Amanda emphasizes the need to maintain the human element in a virtual world and suggests various ways to do so. They also discuss the significance of appreciation and recognition in boosting team morale. The conversation delves into leading a team in transformation and the importance of unpacking individual excellence within the team. They highlight the impact of team dynamics on performance and the power of praise and recognition. Amanda and Peter also touch on the importance of diversity in teams and provide advice for engaging individuals in team transformation. Lastly, they discuss how to be a valuable team member in transformation and the importance of taking initiative and demonstrating engagement.