Construction schedules depend on the critical path. Industrial facilities rely on interdependent roles to keep things running smoothly. Every team member contributes to the successful completion of a project. Therefore, everyone on the team is essential. If you hear, “That’s not my job,” you are missing out on the power of team goals. Team goals are for high-performing teams.
Team goals unlock powerful team dynamics.
🔌 Motivated employees inspire their colleagues
💬 People hold each other accountable
⚭ The crew takes the initiative
🏆 Winning together is fun and creates camaraderie
The EllisDon Superintendent at the Capital Line put it succinctly: “Before Crewscope, everyone had the attitude that whatever happened was fine. But now, they are talking about production because achieving the target matters to everybody.” Projects are a team sport, and goals will not be consistently achieved if we only plan individually.
How to use team goals for high-performing teams:
🎯 Set clear, measurable goals that everyone understands
🌆 Ensure everyone knows their role and why it matters big picture
📣 Encourage workers to speak up, clear blockers, and help others
📊 Make team progress visible
🎉 Celebrate wins together
When team goals are working, you’ll start to hear conversations like this:
“Let’s coordinate our breaks so we can keep this moving.”
“Need some extra hands? The quicker we get this done, the closer we are to our goal.”
“If we prep this area today, you can fly tomorrow.”
How team goals show up in Crewscope:
1. Set a team goal. What is the one thing that needs to be done by Friday? Include everyone working towards the same goal.
2. Use check-in notes to share progress and behavior-based observations with your crew instantly. Help them understand why it matters and how every role is crucial for success.
3. Achieve the target, recognize performance, and celebrate with equally shared rewards.
Wrap Up: Team Goals are for High-Performing Teams
It might take a few weeks, but watch as your crew starts to rally around shared goals. A transformation begins: your crew goes from a group working on the same site to a cohesive unit working purposefully towards a greater purpose. Of course, don’t forget to recognize performance. It’s fun winning together!
Read more from the Crewscope Leadership Series.
We’ve partnered with People and Culture expert Michelle Brooks for an exclusive five-part leadership series. Michelle is a Chief People Officer, advisor, and trained coach with 20+ years of experience. She’s navigated mergers, built award-winning cultures, and operationalized people strategies that drive standout results. Known for her no-nonsense approach, Michelle aligns people and culture with business success. We’re thrilled to bring her expertise to you as part of this leadership series.
Each installment in this series will deliver actionable strategies to help site leaders elevate their management skills and build stronger, more effective crews. Rosanna Zrnic, our head of Customer Success, has worked closely with our crews in the field and authored this practical series to address our most common challenges. Over the next five weeks, we’ll dive into these essential leadership strategies:
Smart Goal Setting: Master goal-setting principles and bridge the gap between project plans and weekly targets.
The Power of Feedback: Learn how to provide feedback that motivates and guides your crew to excellence.
Managing Setbacks and Adjusting Goals When Things Go Wrong: Learn how effective feedback can help your team overcome setbacks and drive goal success.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a high-performing team?
Members of a high-performing team work together towards shared goals, with strong collaboration, accountability, and clear communication, driving success as a unified group. A key trait of a high-performing team is its reliability. - How does the shift from “That’s not my job” to “We will do it” improve team performance?
* Encourages teamwork and shared responsibility.
* Motivates individuals to take initiative and support each other.
* Focuses everyone on common goals, improving overall productivity.
* Team goals drive collaboration, making the project stronger and more efficient. - How does Crewscope help teams with setting and achieving goals?
Crewscope helps teams set clear goals, track progress, and share real-time updates. It boosts communication and accountability, keeping everyone focused and on track to meet their targets. - What are the benefits of setting clear, measurable goals for a team?
Clear, measurable goals provide direction, reduce confusion, and allow progress to be tracked. - What happens when a crew adopts team goals?
Adopting team goals turns a group into a cohesive unit focused on a shared purpose. It boosts collaboration and makes success more rewarding when performance is recognized.
