Think back to a time when an executive team you were a part of or worked for was not healthy and aligned.
The greater the disease and misalignment in your executive team, the greater the friction and distraction.
And I do not need to remind you that friction / distraction are absolute kryptonite to productivity and alignment... You and I have both experienced this.
According to The Rockefeller Habits Checklist (Verne Harnish), a healthy and aligned executive team has the following characteristics:
- Team members understand each other‘s differences, priorities, and styles.
- The team meets frequently (weekly is best) for strategic thinking.
- The team participates in ongoing executive education (monthly recommended).
- The team is able to engage in constructive debates and all members feel comfortable participating.
How does your executive team score?
Would your colleagues agree or disagree?
Kick it up a notch... As you review each bullet above, ask yourself, "What is my evidence? Would others conclude similarly? Is this a blind spot for myself and my team? Are we using excuses to explain away a low or soft area?"
From my experience, you never quite arrive. There is always more to be done to improve the health and alignment of your executive team.
