The drive to succeed in business can be very similar to the drive to win in a competitive sport.
Many articles and books written on the subject describe how a particular team’s game strategy can be applied to business to help team members achieve greater performance and effectiveness.
The Celtics dynasty, which lasted from 1957 to 1969 and comprised 11 championships in 13 years, stands as a definitive example of how one team can completely dominate a sport.
To Russell, successful team play involved encouraging each individual to do what he does best. “Remember, each of us has a finite amount of energy, and things that you don’t do well take more concentration. If you’re fatigued by that, then the things you do best are going to be adversely affected”.
This same approach to teamwork can be applied to the workplace. Try to ensure that members of your team spend the majority of their time on what they do best. All employees bring to the team a unique set of skills and abilities. Channelling their efforts in these areas will allow them to make their best contribution to the team.
By focusing the efforts of your team in their specific areas of expertise, you not only give your team a winning approach, but also a greater opportunity for success.
Ron Rosenberg teaches people how to get the service they deserve and shows companies how to provide it.