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2.165 What to Fix First When Team Performance Is Holding Growth Back


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When team performance drops, it can be tempting to look straight at the individual and assume they are the problem. But in a growing business, performance issues are often a sign that something else is getting in the way, such as unclear priorities, a lack of management rhythm, messy workflows, workload pressure, or accountability being discussed before the foundations are in place. 

In this episode, Karen talks through the order she would generally look at when team performance is not where it needs to be, so you can work out what to fix first without trying to solve everything at once. 

In today’s episode, you will learn about: 

  • Why team performance issues are not always individual performance issues 
  • Why clarity around roles, priorities and expectations should usually come first 
  • How managers can create a simple rhythm for performance conversations 
  • Why regular one on one conversations make feedback easier and more useful 
  • How messy workflows, rework and unclear approvals can make a good team look like an underperforming team 
  • Why accountability only works when expectations are clear, managers follow through and the workload is realistic enough for people to succeed 
  • The difference between pressure and accountability, and why that matters for small and medium sized businesses 

This episode is especially useful if your team is working hard, but performance still feels harder than it should. It will help you step back, look at the foundations, and choose a practical place to start. 

If you need support to work through team performance, clarity, management rhythm or accountability in your business, HR consultants like Amplify HR can help. 

Visit Amplify HR for more insights and resources:
https://www.amplifyhr.com.au 

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