Another Key to Exceptional Teamwork – Diverse Skill Sets

Sport instantly makes you realise that each position on the pitch is very specialised, and even within a specific position, it can be done in different ways depending on the make-up of your team and the goals that have been set out.

Imagine a team entirely made up of goalkeepers…..no thanks! Or a team containing only wingers….. who plays in the middle or in goal? Chaos would ensue, and performance levels would be poor.

A team with diverse skills is required to approach problems and challenges from multiple angles, leading to more innovative solutions and comprehensive performance/project execution.

Key aspects:

• Complementary abilities: Look for skills that fill gaps in the team’s capabilities
• Alternative ways of thinking: Different thinking styles can lead to more robust problem-solving
• Continuous learning: Encourage team members to develop new skills

In football, recruitment is critical—who will be leaving the team and when? Has a member of the team sustained a long-term injury? What skills are we missing to make us a better team? What about the youngsters coming through? Football recruitment departments monitor, assess, and evaluate for the short, medium, and long term.

They plan, plan, plan for the most important asset a business has—its people. Does your business? Do you know where the gaps are in your team? Do you understand who the next hire should be and why? Or, like many businesses, you react when someone leaves?

Get ahead of the game and start building that Dream Team 😊

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