Stacy McCracken and Sharon Mawet discuss team effectiveness, focusing on the challenges of conflict and silence in teams. They emphasize the importance of psychological safety, where team members feel comfortable expressing opinions. Sharon shares an example of a cultural mismatch in her team, leading to reduced psychological safety and conflict. They also discuss the impact of burnout and boredom, noting that loneliness exacerbates these issues. Strategies for fostering team effectiveness include setting boundaries, modeling behavior, and recognizing team contributions. They conclude by highlighting the need for a balanced culture to achieve team success.

Action Items

• [ ] Reflect on personal Sunday scaries and identify the root causes.
• [ ] Establish clear boundaries and expectations for team meetings, including how to respectfully disagree.
• [ ] Explore ways to make work more meaningful and challenging for team members to prevent boreout.
• [ ] Assess cultural fit when hiring new team members and consider how they can help the team evolve towards the desired future state.
• [ ] Recognize team members' contributions and avoid taking credit for their work to build trust and psychological safety.

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