Expectations of us and me
We work at our best when we understand what’s expected of the team that we’re part of and what’s expected of us as individuals.
Too often, managers will provide one and leave the other open to interpretation. This creates uncertainty or sometimes, in the case of teams, conflict as members struggle to understand who is doing what, and when.
When we understand what’s expected of us and of me, it not only generates greater collaboration and it also makes personal contribution easier to understand.
When team members understand both their individual contribution and how it fits into the larger team goals, they can make autonomous decisions that serve both their personal accountability and collective success. Which is something that every manager wants.
