These groups are known for their innovative solutions. Such distinguished groups tend to survey outside the box. The leader should encourage this out of the box thinking. He or she should provide a safe space to pose the strangest questions. No idea is too crazy. It is through taking leaps and risks that innovation happens. As the head, ensure to nurture that spirit.
For the above to be possible, the group must be a safe space. It must be a place where no one is chastised for suggesting something radical that no one agrees with. A place where judgment is passed. A group where every member is encouraged to be an active participant. To express their opinion on whether or not it will be popular. The head should turn the diversity and differences into strengths.
As mentioned before, conflicts will happen. They will happen a lot and more often than not, aggressively. The best way to ensure they do not get out of hand and are constructive is to instill the culture of cooperation. Rather than having each individual present a mosaic of their own thought process, have them make a collective presentation of a solution. There should be a prescribed understanding on how to manage and handle conflicts. This understanding must be followed to the letter.
The attitude and behavior of one person can easily affect that of another. All the team members must have matching enthusiasm for the work. They must have a good attitude towards the group and the ideas of each. One rotten fruit can sully the others. Do not let this happen. The leader is tasked with the responsibility to find such a fruit and addressing the issues. This is a hypothesis posed by a behavioral model called the Betari Box. Understanding this model will be instrumental in the successful and effective heading of the team.
Do not push these people. Inspire them. Light a fire in their bellies. Instill capability for greater in their brains. Speak to their intrinsic selves such that they will become self-motivated. Do not let them forget the common goal. Stretch that goal often so they are challenged and moved to do better.
In addition to this, lead by example. Ensure to perform the member duties. Being the head is the addition. Be a member first. Work with them first before heading them. Only then can one understand the struggles and help the team overcome them. Do not be on the periphery.
Be the person the team members run to and not from. Be trustworthy. Be the person they approach with their issues or conflicts. Do not be a person who scolds.
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