1005: Teamwork Tango®: How to Lead and When to Follow
Improve team effectiveness by understanding how the skills for being both an effective leader and a collaborative follower apply to work groups.
Truly effective leaders know how to follow. Conversely, in order to be a productive team member, one must understand the difficulties of being a team leader. The daily dance between leaders and followers requires mutual understanding and a balance of give and take. Examine five key principles for effectively leading others in the workplace. Through innovative movement techniques, discover new ways to make work teams and collaborative partnerships more effective.
Yael Schy, MSW, is a leader in using expressive arts in organizational learning and development. She is principal of Dramatic Strides Consulting, specializing in leadership development, communication skills, team building and creative decision-making techniques. Yael serves as a faculty member at the American Management Association and is a Certified Somatic Coach. She brings a unique perspective by combining 20 years of management experience with her background in improvisational theater and dance. Yael is co-author of the business book, “Teamwork Tools: A Revolutionary Approach for Managers and Trainers.”
