What makes a Success-Team?

From the lawn to the office: how to put together a Success Team

Imagine watching a game of a successful women’s soccer team. Every player on the pitch has a special role, a specific task. From the goalkeeper, who keeps the box clean, to the defense, who fends off attacks, to the strikers, who score the goals. Everyone has to work together for the team to win.

Just like in soccer, it’s all about having the right team in everyday working life. And here are some guidelines on how you can put together such a team:

Team size

Think about both quantity and quality. A Success Path should be run with at least five people. The more perspectives, the better. But here, too, it is not just the number that counts, but above all the commitment of each individual.

Framework condition

All participants should take part voluntarily and willingly. You should also really have the time to take a responsible approach to Success Path. In short: all participants should be willing and able!

Diverse roles

• A team is not just made up of managers. Involve employees, interns and trusted external partners. In this way, you ensure that different areas and levels of your company are well represented.
• Get people on the team who have direct contact with customers. They bring a very special perspective and can show you what customers really want and need.
• Get people who know how the processes and the business work. Those who know the daily madness can give you concrete tips on where things are going wrong and what could be done better.

Criticism is worth its weight in gold

A good team also needs critics. They see things that others overlook and ask questions that are perhaps unpleasant but necessary. If you only have “yes-men” in your team, nothing will develop.

Subgroups can work wonders

Depending on the size of your team and the topics you are working on, it may make sense to form subgroups. They can focus more intensively on specific questions and thus deliver results more efficiently. In addition, each team has a protected space in which it can develop freely.

Conclusion: The composition of a team is an art. Just like in football, it takes different talents and skills to be successful. Your task is to recognize these talents and use them correctly. Good luck with that!