What Makes High Performing Teams Successful?

In a recent feature in Die Presse, Professor Patricia Klarner shares insights into what enables teams to perform at a high level, particularly in complex and changing environments.

Three key takeaways:

• Create a shared strategic understanding. High performance teams need clarity about their common goals and how individual contributions fit into the bigger picture.

• Enable open collaboration and psychological safety. Teams perform better when members can openly discuss differences, raise concerns, and contribute different perspectives.

• Combine clarity with adaptability. Clear responsibilities and structures are important, while teams also need enough flexibility to respond effectively when conditions change. Thank you to Michael Köttritsch and Die Presse for the feature and for highlighting the role of leadership and organization design in creating the conditions for high performance.

You can read the article here in german.