Five Behaviors FAQ’s

FAQ’s about The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team and the Personal Development solutions. Based on the best selling book, The Five Dysfunctions of a team.

  • What are the Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team?
    • Trust
    • Conflict
    • Commitment
    • Accountability
    • Results
  • The Five Dysfunctions of a team and how to you overcome them?
    • Each of these problems must be addressed and resolved:
      • Absence of trust.
      • Fear of conflict.
      • Lack of commitment.
      • Avoidance of accountability.
      • Inattention to results.
  • How do you build a cohesive team?
    • Teamwork is the single most untapped competitive advantage.
    • There is no magic wand to get ever person on the same page.
    • Sometimes it takes someone outside the team to help them work through the barriers to improve teamwork.
    • Belmont Consulting provides The Five Behaviors assessments as well as conducts training based the Five Behaviors team Leadership model.
  • What are components of cohesion?
    • Although cohesion is complex process, it can be broken down into four main parts. These are social relations, task relations, perceived unity and finally, emotions. Members of strongly cohesive groups are more inclined to participate and to stay with the group.
  • How do you create a good work environment?
    • Be open to working on as well as changing the culture.
    • Have clear communication.
    • Listen to everyone’s ideas.
    • Recognize hard work.
    • Have fun.
    • Lead by example.
    • Invest in training and development for your team.
  • What makes a good team?
    • A great leader that team members both trust and respect.
    • A leader who is open to feedback as well as criticism.
    • investing time in developing, coaching, as well as  training employees.
    • Belmont Consulting offers many options, such as Five Behaviors, DiSC, and Situational Leadership training workshops
  • The 5 (five) types of teams.
    • Working Teams. Working teams are teams that are basic to any organization: Marketing teams, Human Resource teams, Finance Teams.
    • Special Purpose Teams.
    • Multi-functional Teams.
    • Self-Directed Teams.
    • Each of these teams can benefit from Five Behaviors training from Belmont Consulting.
  • Can Five Behaviors training help build a great team culture.
    • Yes! This leadership development program works to harness the power of the Five Behaviors Pyramid to make lasting change on the culture of your team.
  • How do you measure team effectiveness?
    • Does your team trust one another.
    • Are they engaged in healthy conflict around ideas?
    • Once a decision is made, do they genuinely commit to decisions?
    • Do they hold no just themselves, but each other accountable?
    • Are they all focused on achieving results?
  • How do you deal with difficult team members or employees?
    • Most important, don’t ignore bad behavior.
    • Stay professional, in other words, don’t lose your cool.
    • Listen to what they are saying.
    • Come up with a solution.
    • Monitor and follow up.
    • If the problem is to big to solve on your own, get help. Maybe from your HR department, or from Belmont Consulting.
    • Sometimes it takes someone outside the team to help them work through the barriers to improve teamwork.
  • Best tips for dealing with difficult people.
    • Listen. Everyone wants to be heard. Even if they are unreasonable, make them feel heard. Don’t think about what you are going to say next, just listen.
    • Stay Calm. focus on your breathing.
    • Don’t judge. You have no way of knowing what a person is going through, or what they have been through in the past. Many times when someone is unreasonable, it is because they are feeling fear, or even vulnerability.
    • No matter how a person is treating you, show them respect. Don’t show them your frustration or be negative. It won’t help the situation.
    • Try and figure out what the person needs, or what they are trying to avoid.
    • If they are upset, it is not a good idea to ask them to calm down. Rarely if ever does telling someone who is feeling emotional to calm down actually make them feel calmer.
    • Try saying tell me more so I can understand. If you just say “I understand”, it give the impression that you both don’t understand, and are not going to try.
    • Don’t smile. This can make a person feel as if they are being mocked or made fun of. Don’t crack jokes, as humor can sometimes make things worse in tense situations.
    • Don’t get defensive. When someone is upset, it is not about you. Try not to take it personally.
    • Sometimes it takes someone outside the team to help them work through the barriers to improve teamwork.
    • Belmont Consulting provides The Five Behaviors assessments as well as conducts training based the Five Behaviors team Leadership model.
  • What is the difference between The Five Behaviors of a Team assessments and workshops, and the Five Behaviors Personal Development workshops?
    • The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team addresses the behaviors and interaction of a team. It is designed for people that have been on the same team for at least 3 months.
    • Five Behaviors Personal Development is designed for anyone who is a member of a team. It does not require that all participants are members of the same team.

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