Your Guide to Creating High-Performing Teams
Every business wants a high-performing team – but what does that actually mean? And how do you create one? Let’s cut through the fluff and look at what the research tells us.
What the Best Teams Have in Common
According to studies from Google, Harvard, and others, high-performing teams typically share:
High psychological safety
Clear goals and roles
Equal airtime and participation
Dependability
Purpose and impact awareness
What Undermines Team Performance
Poor communication habits
Ambiguity in roles
Lack of trust or emotional safety
Micromanagement
How to Build a High-Performing Team
Start with psychological safety
Get clear on shared goals and success metrics
Encourage feedback, not just status updates
Invest in relationship-building (not just task alignment)
High performance isn’t about working harder – it’s about working smarter, together. Culture and clarity are your secret weapons.
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