Extraordinary Team Tips

Kristin Arnold

Audio and video tips to to help team leaders and team members to achieve extraordinary results collaboratively.

  • 8 minutes 27 seconds
    How to Shine in a Self-Managed Team

    Let’s explore how you can lean into your strengths, take initiative, and drive team success—all while positioning yourself as a key contributor and future leader.

    13 February 2025, 10:35 pm
  • 5 minutes 7 seconds
    Criteria for Selecting the Best Growth Strategy

    By systematically evaluating growth strategies against these criteria, your team can identify the most viable, impactful, and sustainable growth strategy for the business. 

    12 February 2025, 10:25 pm
  • 3 minutes 3 seconds
    Where Does Technology Fit in a Strategic Plan?

    Where does technology fit in a strategic plan? The answer depends on a number of factors. Here's what you need to know.

    31 January 2025, 8:57 pm
  • 4 minutes 13 seconds
    16 Growth Strategies to Consider as a Team

    There is a business adage that says, “If you ain’t growing, you’re dying.”

    As a facilitator of numerous growth strategy sessions, I have found that it is helpful for the team to vet various strategies before meeting to select THE growth strategy.

    Why?  Because the most obvious answer is probably not THE answer unless all on the team are on a freight train to rapid growth! Derailing a strategy that the team is committed to and is working well is NOT one that you need to change.  You may want to tweak it to be even more exceptional!

    Here are the possible growth strategies a team might want to consider.
    30 January 2025, 10:17 pm
  • 5 minutes 56 seconds
    How to Choose the Right Guide for Your Team: Facilitator, Mediator, or Moderator?

    Here’s a quick guide to help you understand the differences and choose the right fit for your team’s needs.

    27 December 2024, 10:06 pm
  • 5 minutes 19 seconds
    Practical Ideas to Foster Belonging and Inclusion on Your Team

    Here are some practical, actionable strategies to help team leaders and members foster a sense of belonging and accelerate the journey toward becoming a high-performing team.

    26 December 2024, 5:33 pm
  • 6 minutes 24 seconds
    Charter an Implementation Team To Get Your Project Done

    An implementation team is chartered to implement a specific plan of action. Here's how to facilitate one to achieve your goal. 

    21 December 2024, 7:19 pm
  • 2 minutes 25 seconds
    ‘Twas the Night Before Team Time

    Merry Christmas! Whether you’re looking to energize meetings, solve challenges, or unlock your team’s full potential, I’m here to help. To help you get in the holiday team spirit, here's my take on 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, for teams! 

    20 December 2024, 7:06 pm
  • 10 minutes 37 seconds
    Team Ground Rules: The Glue That Holds Extraordinary Teams Together

    Ground rules are like the “rules of the road” for your team. They tell us how we should function, how to handle distractions, and what to do when things get off track. Without them, it’s easy for even the best-intentioned teams to lose their way. Think of these rules as your team’s “Constitution,” guiding your work and keeping things running smoothly. And just like any great Constitution, it can and should evolve over time.

    8 November 2024, 7:21 pm
  • 6 minutes 8 seconds
    Help Your Team Connect to Their Purpose and Their Customers

    Here are 13 specific ways to help your team members connect with their purpose and keep their focus on the customer.

    7 November 2024, 9:08 pm
  • 6 minutes 58 seconds
    Knowing versus Doing: Why Smart Teams Stall Mid-Air

    The gap between knowing and doing is often the culprit. Smart teams don’t falter because of a lack of expertise, resources, or good intentions. They falter because of an inability to transition from strategy to execution. Here's how can you help your team shift from knowing to doing.

    18 October 2024, 8:24 pm
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