Here is today's quick question for you...​What will we do when priorities are unclear?

Ask it when you're...

1. Forming a cross-functional team  - Even the best-managed cross-functional project teams can find themselves at a crossroads where the ‘right decision’ is unclear. It’s helpful to plan how to handle it before it arises.

2. Getting to know a new boss - Understanding each other’s default behaviours under stress will help build trust in your relationship.

3. Delegating significant new responsibilities  - When you have a team member stepping up into something new, making it clear how you’d like to handle confusion can reassure them and reduce stress.

Here is today's quick question for you...​How healthy is our team?

Ask it when you're...

1. Ready to guide your team to the next level  - Patrick Lencioni, of 5 Dysfunctions of a Team fame, suggests there are 4 traits of team health - Build Trust, Master Conflict, Achieve Commitment and Embrace Accountability. How does your team measure up?

2. Checking in on your team’s well-being - this is a great prompt to open up a conversation about health and well-being across the team. It can be used in 1-1s and in group settings too.

3. Reviewing your risk register  - This question can open the door to ensuring that burnout, stress and retention of key personnel are all included in your regular risk assessments.