Episode 81 - Emotion at Work in High Performing Teams

Emotion at Work Podcast – High-Performing Teams: Part 1

In this episode, Phil Willcox explores the critical role of emotions in fostering high-performing teams. This is the first part of a mini-series that delves into the essence of high performance and how emotions drive it.

What’s in This Episode?

Phil dives deep into:

Emotion-Driven Performance: Why emotions are at the heart of high-performing teams and the idea that "you can't think your way into high performance."

Blueprint for High-Performing Teams: Introducing a framework developed through extensive work with construction industry teams, with insights shared to test and apply more broadly.

Key Levers for High Performance: Covering four out of eight factors from the blueprint:

Meetings – Using the "POST" approach (Purpose, Outcome, Structure, Timing) to ensure meetings propel performance forward.

Accountability – Clarifying roles and responsibilities to drive efficiency and effectiveness.

Decision-Making – Leveraging strategies like premortems to anticipate and navigate challenges effectively.

Relationships – Building trust, support, and constructive challenge to strengthen team dynamics.

Reflection Prompts