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In today's fast-paced digital economy, traditional business models and hierarchical organizational structures struggle to keep up. The rise of digital natives, who thrive in a world that revolves around instantaneous, efficient interactions, has greatly impacted how businesses are expected to operate. Agile thinking, characterized by quick decision-making, flexibility, and an emphasis on collaboration, is becoming the new norm. As such, many organizations have taken the initiative to foster agility by implementing small teams as their foundational units.

In today's dynamic business environment, change is not only inevitable but also essential. A critical driver for this change in any organization is the 'Energy-to-Change'. This energy refers to the willingness, motivation, and drive to initiate and sustain transformational initiatives. As Dr. Dawkins Brown, the executive chairman of Dawgen Global, wisely stated, "The secret to lasting organizational transformation lies not in the change itself but in the energy that drives that change."

In the volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) business environment of today, the leadership team is a critical success factor. As executives transition into new C-suite roles, they often inherit teams with varying degrees of functionality, performance, and organization. The task of transforming these inherited teams into high-performing units is not straightforward, yet it is vital for organizational success. This article explores three common leadership team dysfunctions and three corresponding turnaround strategies to address these challenges and help shape high-performing leadership teams.