9 Questions to Drive Team Performance Right Now

Now that we all have been through massive constant changes for several years, I believe the question we must ask ourselves now is no longer “how will we adapt to a new normal?” but instead “how will we create a better normal?”

Below are 9 guiding questions critical to team success — based on my research over 10 years helping organizations thrive in times of constant change and ambiguity. I have used these questions with my clients and they have had a tremendous impact on ensuring we move forward with thoughtfulness, not reaction.

Drive Performance — align on what great performance looks like

• How will we drive high performance while incorporating lessons learned for our team during the pandemic?
• What are our crucial team moments that matter and must be done in person? What can be done remotely?
• How will we measure success? How will we remove proximity bias in assessing success?

Be Inclusive — align on what true inclusion looks like

• How do we value visibly and respect differences regardless of where we are physically working?
• How will we embrace transparency yet manage conflict, regardless of distance?
• How do we offer career development for the team, no matter…