One of the things that separate good and bad sports teams, at least at the amateur level, is how much they talk.
In poor teams, individuals will focus on their own game and not tell others what they are seeing, thinking, or going to do. When team members act alone, the team is disjointed.
In good teams, the chatter is relentless. People are constantly telling each other their positions on the field, warning team members about an incoming defender, letting others know they’re supported when making a move up the field.
And when we step into the realms of professional teams, great and constant communication is a baseline expectation. Every team does it.
It got me thinking about the teams I’ve worked with over the years, and how this same principle applies in the workplace. I’m not talking about mindless chatter, but direct, purposeful, clear communication. The stream of helpful updates is “relentless” in the best sense of the word.