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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs & Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Introduction
Like in sports, in business the performance of team is not just based on the individual talents. It is also, and maybe even more, based on the global efficiency of the team. To be efficient, a team leader needs to ensure that all the team players are pulling at the same rope, towards the same direction. That first step ensures that all the energy that is spent, is used in favor of the objective and not against it. A second step is to set the team organization, in a way that each team member is in the position to deliver its maximum performance. To make this possible, a team leader has to understand the individuals' and interpersonal dynamics of the team. Personality tests and concepts such as the Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator are two of the most used tools used by leaders to understand and manage these dynamics.
Criteria to use when selecting a team member
An individual's resume will tell what one can do, but it will not tell how well one will be able to do it, in a given team and situation. Team leaders have to select team members for skills but also for their potential to fit and perform well in the team. As Kris Frieswick says "companies are increasingly taking steps to ensure that the hires they make are a good fit, not only with the job description but also with the people whom they will be working" (Frieswick, 2004). While making sure that one will fit well in a work environment, it is also important to ensure that one will be motivated to perform well. "Since management is all about getting things done through others, knowing [what motivates] and how to moti ...