Improving team effectiveness: 7 models to guide you

Team effectiveness models offer valuable insights into creating cohesive and high-performing teams that can enhance productivity and innovation, particularly in a competitive digital landscape. These models emphasize aligning team members with common objectives, leveraging individual strengths to balance weaknesses, and fostering open communication to improve collaboration. Effective teams are more resilient, experience positive synergy, and contribute to overall company growth by clearly understanding their roles and the organization's goals. The models use key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure team effectiveness, offering frameworks to navigate various team dynamics and challenges. Among the models discussed, the Katzenbach and Smith model focuses on the impact of distinct team roles, while Tuckman’s FSNPA model outlines the stages of team development, providing a roadmap for teams undergoing significant changes. Both models highlight the importance of understanding team dynamics and leadership's role in facilitating effective team performance.