Loyal leaders, I hope this month’s edition of the Leadership Toolbox finds you basking in the summer sun. This article starts a five-part series on the stages of team development:
First up, forming. People often find the outset of a team’s journey one of the most memorable parts of its lifecycle. Some take the icebreaker approach and gather new members in a circle with nametags to participate in some sort of odd activity to get everyone talking. Others like renowned USA Hockey coach Herb Brooks introduced himself and gave new players a several-hundred question personality test to complete. Whatever method you select for your first team interaction, remember that it sets the tone for the team.