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Why Dream Teams Fail

All-star teams often fail to perform to expectations 2006 U.S. World Baseball Classic team 2004 U.S. Olympic Basketball team corporate world examples include Enron, Adelphia and Disney All-star teams often fail to achieve synergy and these dreams often achieve “dysergy.”

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Why Dream Teams Fail

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  1. All-star teams often fail to perform to expectations 2006 U.S. World Baseball Classic team 2004 U.S. Olympic Basketball team corporate world examples include Enron, Adelphia and Disney All-star teams often fail to achieve synergy and these dreams often achieve “dysergy.” Without effective group dynamics, a collection of all-stars is likely to not develop as a team and will just be a collection of individuals. Why Dream Teams Fail

  2. Signing too many all-stars Failing to build a culture of trust Tolerating competing agendas Letting conflicts fester Hiding from the real issues Reasons for Failure for Dream Teams

  3. Coach Cirovski of the University of Maryland’s men’s soccer team used social network analysis to determine who should be team captain. The social networking results showed that a quiet sophomore who was not one of the coach’s sought-after recruits had a profound influence on the team. Coach Cirovski made the young man the team’s co-captain and team performance improved. Subsequent captain decisions were made based on who had the players’ respect rather than soccer skills. The social networking analysis helped to identify other emerging leaders and the process attracted other talented players to want to play for Maryland. Game Plan:First Find the Leaders

  4. Find Your Undiscovered Leaders: Social network analysis can help find unsung leaders who have the respect of the team. Bolster Team Bonds: It is the links between teammates that contribute the most to team success. Flag Emerging Leaders: Social network analysis can identify who could emerge as future leaders and they should be given leadership development opportunities. Protect the Chemistry: Team dynamics change when new members are introduced so introduce new members with caution. Best-Practices for Building a Better Team

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