SOLUTION:

Tough Issues Talk

PURPOSE: Build 5 to 10 minutes into team meetings to discuss difficult issues.

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SOLUTION:

Tough Issues Talk

PURPOSE: Build 5 to 10 minutes into team meetings to discuss difficult issues.

Time: < 30 Minutes

STEP: Set aside 5 to 10 minutes in your team meetings to discuss a difficult or imperative team or organization issue (e.g., poor team performance, inappropriate behaviors, employee changes, changes in senior leadership, etc.).

STEP 2: Select the first issue you will discuss with your team.

STEP 3: In a team meeting perform the following:

  • Describe the issue
  • Present the information you know
  • Share your personal thoughts
  • Discuss the impact on individuals and the team

STEP 4: Ask your team members to share additional information and their own thoughts.

STEP 5: When the discussion is finished, ask the team to select an issue for the next meeting.

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