Why do most groups fall short of their potential and only a few groups become extraordinary? To find out Geoffrey Bellman and Kathleen Ryan say we need to dig deeper into the wants, needs and motives that cause people to work together. They define an extraordinary group as one that “achieves outstanding results while members experience a profound shift in how they see their world.” They exhibit:
- A compelling purpose that inspires and stretches members to make the group and its work a top priority
- Shared leadership that encourages members to take mutual responsibility for helping the group be successful
- Just-enough-structure to create confidence to move forward, but not so much as to become bureaucratic or burdensome
- Full engagement that results in all members jumping in with enthusiasm, sometimes passionately and chaotically, regardless of role
- Embracing differences so that group members see, value, and use their diversity as a strength
- Unexpected learning that translates into personal and group growth
- Strengthened relationships among members characterized by trust, collegiality, and friendship
- Great results, tangible and intangible
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