- a clear sense of direction
Clear goals give direction and a sense of meaning to a team. They provide for unity and motivation in a team.
The members of the team must have the talent to perform their job properly. It can be important that the team members possess different skills which complement one another.
A team can only function well if the team members understand very clearly what is expected of them. It is therefore important to carefully describe the responsibilities of each team member.
- efficient operational procedures
In order to work smoothly, a team must have efficient operational procedures. In particular, there must be a good approach for resolving problems and conflicts.
- constructive personal relations
The team must possess the fundamentals and skills which we describe in success factor 7.
Jozef LIEVENS holds a degree in law and an MBA. He is a lawyer and partner in the Eubelius law firm. He is managing director of the Institute for Family Business and FBNet Belgium. He is an UAMS executive professor teaching the module "Leading the Family Business" in the DJMI Managing the Diamond and Jewellery Course. His website is: www.familiebedrijf.be |