The Chemistry Of High-Performing Executive Teams

Over my career, many chief executive officers (CEOs) have had a common misconception: if they simply assemble a group of highly talented executives, that team will naturally produce great strategic results. But even with lots of individual talent and experience, that assumption is often wrong. Without the right “team chemistry” to translate talent into effective strategic action, organizations will often struggle to transform a collection of competent executives into a high-performing team.

Put another way, executive team effectiveness depends far less on individual capability and far more on the collective dynamics of the team. When building or strengthening an . . .