Research shows that those who are the best in their field are much more productive than we thought. Those who are considered the best are 8-12 times more productive than average. Teams of five All-Stars are 16 times more productive than average. The best performing companies identify, track, and form teams of their best employees into All-Star teams. Challenges of managing All-Star teams include individual egos of the high performers which could cause team members to compete.
Key Takeaways:
- Great managers are needed to help lead the best talent to their full potential
- Rewarding the teams effort can be more effective then an individual reward system
- Egos are managed best when all involved are encouraged to s\ucceed as a team.
“Teaming great talent together acts as a force multiplier; increasing productivity geometrically.”
Read more: https://hbr.org/2017/06/how-to-manage-a-team-of-all-stars