5 Things High-Performing Teams Do Differently

I have always been a proponent of employee autonomy as a tool to empower and create amazing teams and develop competence, and relatedness. Friedman discusses the role of relatedness in creating high-performing teams. His study found five critical differences between high-performing teams and their less successful peers. These differences include the following:

• Frequently communicating with colleagues via phone.

• Running more strategic meetings.

• Bonding over non-work topics.

• Expressing and receiving appreciation.

• Being more authentic at work.

Ultimately, I’ve found these practices help to create a workplace that fosters close connections and contributes to team performance.