Having the ability to access unique perspectives allows us to consider options we may not have contemplated otherwise. Strong relationships create space for diverse thinking and contribute exponentially to team success.
When you unlock the power of the opposite type, and embrace diversity of thought you begin to see the unique gifts people bring, and you begin to drive better results.
Creates diversity of thought
Strengthens your weaknesses
Richard Branson
Phil Jackson
By Peter Maclachlan, Insights Regional Director and Country Manager
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The leader who fosters relationships, creates community and cultivates collaboration to release the potential of individuals and groups.
Recognize the importance of Relationship Leadership and how to find the balance when leading Results.
Create a common 'people' language to increase team engagement.
Understand and appreciate the opposite type; how they fill in our gaps, and how they create diversity of thought.
How can we move
Beyond the task?
There is always going to a be a push and pull in an organization to focus on achieving results, and focusing on people to build relationships. It doesn’t, however, have to be under tension. If you focus only on achieving results with the skills of your people, you’ll win a game here and there. But to be the best, to win a championship, takes teamwork.
When you shift from task to relationships, you are able to achieve business breakthroughs.
Having and building strong relationships allows for better results. This becomes even clearer in leadership teams. The best way to achieve objectives, to unite a team, is to find balance between both.
Click on the sections below to learn more about the steps needed to successfully build a shared language within an organisation.
Building a common
People language
Task vs.
Relationship
When we say we are 'busy' it often means we are focusing on the importance of tasks. We are prioritizing getting lots of tasks done.
Every time we are asked how we are doing at work, have a think if you are focusing on the tasks? Are you missing an opportunity to connect?
But what would allow us to get to a 10 on Task and a 10 on Relationship? This is a huge area of potential for all organizations and teams.
If you ask them to rate the importance of relationships, they will usually mark this lower, around a 3.
If you were to ask organizations to rate the importance of tasks on a scale, most would say 8 or 9.
Having the ability to access unique perspectives allows us to consider options we may not have contemplated otherwise. Strong relationships create space for diverse thinking and contribute exponentially to team success.
When you unlock the power of the opposite type, and embrace diversity of thought you begin to see the unique gifts people bring, and you begin to drive better results.
Richard Branson
Strengthens your weaknesses
Creates diversity of thought
The opposite type
Click on the sections below to learn more about the steps needed to successfully build a shared language within an organisation.
By Peter Maclachlan, Insights Regional Director and Country Manager
© The Insights Group Ltd, 2011-2023. All rights reserved.
Privacy policy
Beyond the task?
Relationship
When we say we are 'busy' it often means we are focusing on the importance of tasks. We are prioritizing getting lots of tasks done.
Every time we are asked how we are doing at work, have a think if you are focusing on the tasks? Are you missing an opportunity to connect?
But what would allow us to get to a 10 on Task and a 10 on Relationship? This is a huge area of potential for all organizations and teams.
If you ask them to rate the importance of relationships, they will usually mark this lower, around a 3.
If you were to ask organizations to rate the importance of tasks on a scale, most would say 8 or 9.
Task vs.
Understand and appreciate the opposite type; how they fill in our gaps, and how they create diversity of thought.
Create a common 'people' language to increase team engagement.
Recognize the importance of Relationship Leadership and how to find the balance when leading Results.
How can we move
People language
Building a common
- Phil Jackson
There is always going to a be a push and pull in an organization to focus on achieving results, and focusing on people to build relationships. It doesn’t, however, have to be under tension. If you focus only on achieving results with the skills of your people, you’ll win a game here and there. But to be the best, to win a championship, takes teamwork.
When you shift from task to relationships, you are able to achieve business breakthroughs.
Having and building strong relationships allows for better results. This becomes even clearer in leadership teams. The best way to achieve objectives, to unite a team, is to find balance between both.
The leader who fosters relationships, creates community and cultivates collaboration to release the potential of individuals and groups.
The Relationship Leader
