Targeted actions managers can take…

to make effective use of the Doers, Thinkers and Carers in your team

Doers

  • Do the Doers know what needs to be done and do they have the resources available to get on and do it?

  • Can they be encouraged to challenge appropriately in the Storming stage of team development we considered in our last Article; and can that energy be harnessed to move the team through to the Norming stage and then keep everyone focussed on delivery in the Performing stage?

Thinkers

  • Are the Thinkers being challenged so that they can come up with innovative ideas and plans?

  • Can their analytical ability be engaged to develop and test group processes so that others can be freed up to focus on their own contribution?

  • Are the Thinkers being well briefed to help them identify new approaches needed to deal with changes in operating environments which this past year may have wrought?

  • Does the leader remember to check when some Thinker may have disappeared down a rabbit hole?

Carers

  • Are the Carers being tasked with taking care of individual and team relationships?

  • Do others in the team know this?

  • Can their people skills be utilised in developing relationships with other teams, customers, suppliers which may have been disrupted by C19?

  • Astute team leaders will ensure their Carers are recognised during the Storming stage to stop it being too brutal and the promise of the expected harmony on other side as they move to Norming and Performing can be great motivation for them. But do remind them there is a business goal to be delivered.

To learn more about how to make the most effective use of the people in your team you can: