Friendly advice - Your new Team

With the Organisational Design go live date as 25th September I saw a great article that will help you understand how new teams can bond togther by working as 'friends'

Which of your work friends will play these roles?

Builder

A great motivator, who is always pushing you toward the finishing line; continually investing in your development; genuinely wanting you to succeed.

Companion

Always there for you, whatever the circumstances; you share a bond that is virtually unbreakable.

Connector

Bridge-builder who helps you get what you want and connect you to others.

Collaborator

A friend with similar interests, with whom you can easily relate; you might share a passion for sport, hobbies, religion, work, politics, food, music, film, or books.

Energiser

Your fun friend, who always gives you a boost. You have more positive moments when you are with these friends.

Mind-opener

The friend who expands your horizons with new ideas, opportunities, cultures and people; helps you create positive change.

Navigator

The friend who gives you advice and keeps you headed in the right direction; when you need guidance, they talk through the pros and cons with you until you find an answer.

Champion

Stands up for you and what you believe in; a loyal friend who sings your praises and defends you until the end.

Full article is at
http://money.guardian.co.uk/workweekly/story/0,,1878919,00.html

And Tom Rath is the author of Vital Friends (Gallup Press, rrp £14.99)

Good luck tomorrow

Phil.