Focus on Results: The Fifth Behaviour of a Cohesive Team

Written by Keith Ayers. In the space of 20 years, the revenue of Brazilian company Semco grew from $4 million to over $160 million. I think you’ll agree, these are truly outstanding results. The rapid growth of the company was masterminded...

Developing Accountability: The Fourth Behaviour of a Cohesive Team

Written by Keith Ayers.  In a global study reported in Harvard Business review, 46% of high-level managers were found to be poor at holding people accountable. The finding was the same for C-level executives, directors and middle managers. It held...

The Importance of Commitment: The Third Behaviour of a Cohesive Team

Written by Keith Ayers. A team that lacks commitment is a crisis waiting to happen. Let me give you an example: Three years ago, we were reviewing our DiSC Certification program which we offer to trainers, consultants and coaches. We...

Mastering Conflict: The Second Behaviour of a Cohesive Team

It’s natural to want to avoid conflict. Confronting someone at work can be scary. It can feel very uncomfortable. We might think to ourselves, “I don’t want to offend him/her” or “I don’t want to cause any trouble.” Rather than...

Vulnerability-Based Trust: The First Behavior of a Cohesive Team

Have you ever wondered what makes cohesive teams so successful? In cohesive teams, the strengths of each individual are recognised and valued. Leaders are comfortable in acknowledging where they need help. There is commitment and accountability all round in working...