Individual Commitment to Team Performance
Teams thrive on commitment, a fusion of clarity and wholehearted dedication. Drawing inspiration from Patrick Lencioni’s work “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable,” our journey begins at the nucleus of team dynamics. As we delve into the five core behaviors nurturing commitment, envision a landscape where priorities are crystal clear, decisions resonate with purpose, and every voice finds a place in the symphony of collaboration. As members of teams, we all have a role with Inspiring Commitment – defined as a function of two things: clarity and buy-in.
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How Do You Inspire Commitment in a Team?
The Five Behaviours of a Cohesive Team™ courses provide you with five ways to inspire commitment within your team:
- Ensure the team is clear about its priorities.
- Make the effort to periodically review and revise commitments.
- End meetings with clear and specific resolutions.
- Understand that “commitment” does not mean consensus.
- Give everyone the opportunity to be and feel heard.

With inspiring commitment in mind, knowing that clarity and buy-in are critical:
- What’s your answer to “I feel ready to commit when ___________________.”
And what can you do to….
- Be more clear about the team’s overall direction and priorities?
- End discussions with clear and specific resolutions and calls to action?
- Leave meetings more confident that everyone is committed to the decisions agreed upon?
- Support group decisions more, even if you initially disagreed?
Here’s to inspiring commitment for yourself and your team.
What Else Can You Do to Show Commitment to a Team?
- Take The Five Behaviours™ Personal Development course: Unlock the potential of The Five Behaviors™ as an individual. Dive into our tailored personal development course, designed for anyone eager to leverage the power of teamwork, regardless of their current team affiliation.
- Take The Five Behaviours of a Cohesive Team™ Powered by DiSC™ course together with your team: Cultivate unity and commitment within your team. Join our program designed specifically for intact teams striving for collective success.