Whether they're called leadership teams, executive teams, or management teams, bringing a group of highly experienced, hard-driving leaders into a room together does not automatically turn them into a team. Yes, they all work for the same organization and report to the same person, but most executives feel more loyalty to the teams they manage then they do to their colleagues. This is exacerbated when budgets are shrinking, and when team members have different styles, perspectives, and backgrounds (something for which organizations are striving, for so many good reasons, but diversity doesn't make it any easier for leadership teams to gel).
Turning a group of competitive direct reports into a true team of collaborators takes intention, skill, and time. Getting people to work together, instead of complaining about each other and how they're not taking responsibility and being accountable, is fortunately something leaders can learn, and teach to the teams below them.
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