29
Oct
What Google Discovered about Successful Teams
What is the most important characteristic of a successful team? Talent? Determination? Work ethic? Google conducted an exhaustive research project on this topic over the course of several years. In fact, the high tech giant even had a code name for their study called, “Project Aristotle.”
So what did Google’s top secret study find? They discovered that “psychological safety,” or trust was the single most important attribute a successful team could possess. According to the study, ‘In a team with high psychological safety, teammates feel safe to take risks around their fellow team members.” Ultimately, this risk taking leads to the sharing of ideas, improved communication and better decision making.
The above excerpt is from Grant’s book, “Diagnosing Your Team.” To find out if your work team is healthy, stable or in critical condition, check out Grant’s book here.
By: Thompson Consulting
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