Does your leadership team need a tune-up?

In the fast-paced world of business, it's easy for leadership teams to lose their stride. The signs are subtle but impactful: hidden conflicts, internal focus, negative thinking, and a lack of accountability. These issues don't just stay within the boardroom; they seep into the very fabric of your organisation.

Peter Drucker once said, "Culture eats strategy for breakfast." Your leadership team sets the tone for your company culture, influencing everyone from employees to clients. So, when cracks appear in your team, it's time to take notice.

Here are some questions to consider:

• Positive Relationships: Do your team members genuinely support each other, or is there a sense of competition and mistrust?

• Curiosity over Judgment: Are your leaders open to learning together, or do they rely on outdated assumptions?

• Vision and Alignment: Does your leadership team have a clear vision for the future, and are all members aligned with this vision? Misalignment can lead to conflicting priorities and wasted effort.

• Innovation and Adaptability: Is your team fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability, or are they stuck in old ways of thinking? Encouraging creativity and flexibility can help your organisation stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

• Working Together: Do your leaders collaborate on projects, or do they delegate everything, missing out on potential synergies?

• Customer Insight: Do your leaders understand your customers' needs from a holistic perspective, or do different departments see them differently?

• Productive Conflict: Is your team adept at turning conflicts into opportunities for growth, or does conflict lead to division?

• Accountability: Are your leaders willing to be held accountable, even if it means personal sacrifice?

Just like elite athletes, the best leadership teams invest in coaches who provide unbiased feedback and help them reach their full potential.

We have worked to assist senior leadership teams to radically change how they work together, helping them to lead their organisations through massive turnarounds, restoring growth in revenue, profit, client satisfaction and employee engagement.

Is it time to give your leadership team a tune-up? After all, a well-oiled team is the engine that drives your organisation forward.