Meetings with agendas work best. Sometimes, a team's energy level can decline, especially if too many email and conference calls take the place of more personal interaction. If energy levels are falling, teams need to look for ways to rekindle energy. Teams help establish rapport among colleagues at far-flung locations and with different job descriptions. Teams need to focus on, and sometimes re-focus on, their audience and purpose.
Successful teams struggle through peaks and valleys.
Teams are not simply groups. True teams are made up of colleagues dedicated to working together on issues no one person can tackle individually. At Extension Annual Conference, Taggart E. Smith, from the Department of Organizational Leadership, shared some observations and tips on assertiveness. Assertive people get more done in less time, are more creative and more honest. They take responsibility and get along better with coworkers.