Episode

Stop Treating Every Group Like a Team

Podcast
The Leader's Kitbag
Published
Nov 26, 2025
Duration seconds
350
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Summary

Not every group of people reporting to the same person should be treated as a single team.    In this episode of The Leader’s Kitbag, I share a personal story that highlights what happens when we force people into team structures that don’t reflect how they actually work together.    It’s a real-world example of what I talked about in the previous episode: if your people don’t share goals, aren’t interdependent, and don’t hold each other accountable, they’re not a team - and you need to lead them differently.    In this episode, you’ll learn:   Why cramming non-teams into team routines wastes time  How to structure meetings for different types of groups  A better way to connect people without forcing false collaboration    Get Leadership Tools Straight to Your Inbox      If you want more straight-talking, practical content on leadership, communication, and team development, delivered in a relaxed, real-world way, then join my community via the newsletter here .    It’s free, useful, and designed for busy leaders who want to cut through the noise.