However, the most influential person in most teams is the formal leader or manager. Management usually has to change too. The worst thing you can do is start the process and refuse to acknowledge that you are a key player in the process. Doing It All Internally Team building generally will not succeed unless conflicts and problems can be brought into the open and dealt with properly. The problem is that poorly functioning teams are characterized by a climate of blame, defensiveness, and a lack of ability to deal with conflict.
Poor teams lack the ability to improve themselves.
There are times when an outside consultant may be required. Rx Consider hiring an outside consultant to help. However, the team should not become dependent on the consultant, and must ultimately develop the ability to improve on its own. Look to a consultant if there is a high degree of negativism about the team, or there are unresolved conflicts or emotions related to the team, or management. Conclusion Whether you are leading team building activities, or hiring someone, it is important that you stay away from the six deadly sins.