Teamwork - Presentation by Antonie Claassen

THE IMPORTANCE OF TEAMWORK IN ACHIEVING GOALS and MANAGING A TRANSITION PERIOD Antonie Claassen

• 6 caps for the XV de France • +350 matches first-class matches • 2 x French Champion • 1 x French 7’s Champion • Executive MBA at HEC

THE IMPORTANCE OF TEAMWORK IN ACHIEVING GOALS HOW DO YOU CREATE and MOTIVATE A TEAM

1. A CLEAR END GOAL 2. CLEAR and PRECISE COMMUNICATION 3. CELEBRATE EVERY VICTORY (EVEN THE SMALLEST ONES) 4. RESILIENCE 5. INSPIRING LEADERSHIP

1. A CLEAR END GOAL ‘THE Why’

THE WHY • Why does your team do what it does? / Why do you do what you do?

• What motivates you? What is your driving force?

• What motivates each member of your team?

• When do you know that the mission/objective has been achieved?

CLEAR END GOALS

At Castres the objective was to be champion.

At Racing 92 the objectives were to be French and European champions Racing 92.

Players want be part of the history and heritage / The jersey.

Break the final objective down into smaller, short-term goals.

2. CLEAR and PRECISE COMMUNICATION

Create a culture of CLEAR, PRECISE and HONEST communication

TRUST is the result of honest communication constructive language and attitude.

CONSTRUCTIVE feedback and continuous improvement

Ensures that everyone knows/understands their role and objective.

3. RESILIENCE

THE SUN WILL RISE TOMORROW! • Failure is part of life and there will be a tomorrow.

• Learn from your failures and move on.

• You must be resilient in difficult times.

• There are always other ‘matches’ to play.

STAY POSITIVE AND SUPPORTIVE IN DIFFICULT TIMES • People will start making excuses and pointing fingers.

• That's dangerous for team spirit.

• Everyone must take responsibility.

• Analyse YOURSELF before others.

4. CELEBRATE EACH VICTORY (Even the smallest)

CELEBRATE EVERY LITTLE VICTORY • It creates team spirit and cohesion.

• It boosts motivation and makes people want to be part of the team.

• The small wins lead to major victories!

5. INSPIRING LEADERSHIP

INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP FOSTERS A POSITIVE AND MOTIVATED ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE. • Leaders are the bearers of values.

• Leaders know how to unite people.

• Positivity is the key to success.

• Leaders know their team. They understand what makes them tick.

• A true leader knows that he must surround himself with other leaders.

• Great leaders know how to share a common vision.

MANAGING TRANSITION

• Transitions are scary!

• It takes you out of your comfort zone.

• Embrace it as it allows for growth.

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Be prepared • Set goals and objectives.

• Obtain as much information as possible to make an informed decision.

Create a plan • What is your roadmap to success?

• What is the final objective?

Mentorship and support system • Objective perspective.

Remain positive • Always try and have a positive mindset.

Embrace the change and transition Celebrate the small victories and enjoy it!

Be careful what you wish for; it might just come true!

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