Agenda - Council Work Session - 04/22/2025

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Profiles CheckPoint 360° Competency Feedback SystemTM Individual Development Guide for Sally Sample Challenging Activities Keep this checklist before you when leading a consensus decision -making meeting. You cannot say you have reached consensus until you can check each statement. The agreement (decision, solution or plan) meets or exceeds your needs The agreement meets or exceeds the other team members' individual needs The agreement addresses the reason for getting together in the first place • Everyone on the consensus decision -making team will support the agreement Leading Team in Formulating Goals that Complement the Organization's Mission Skills, Behaviors and Attitudes to Adapt and Practice As much as possible, involve the team in formulating goals consistent with, and supportive of, the overall mission of your organization. Active participation by your direct reports in goal setting produces an ownership element that reflects a commitment to achieve the goals they write. Assure that written goals contain action verbs and measurable outcomes, as well as specific dates, times, cost, and resource constraints. Make sure everyone understands the teams' goals, as well as their role in attaining the goals. To ensure goal achievement, you must implement the goal, monitor progress at specific intervals and, as necessary, revise the goal objectives. Keep everyone informed of team progress. Challenging Activities Ask your Human Resources professional to assist you in training your work unit on basic goal setting. If you are an effective trainer, facilitate an in-house training event or request an outside source. Before training, learn as much as you can about your organization's goals and mission. Bririging Capable People into the Group Skills, Behaviors and Attitudes to Adapt and Practice Review your strategic plan and your work unit's future challenges. Analyze the mix of people on your team and identify missing skills. Recruit individuals with skills that complement your team. Know the job for which you are hiring. Do a complete job analysis to gain a clear picture of the experience and skills required for each position. Identify direct reports who are successful in your organization and hire new people with similar characteristics and work ethics. Do not hire people in your own image - it results in a team with limited skill sets and points of view. Don't be afraid to hire someone more intelligent or even more talented than you.