--- title: Strategic Thinking | Teamwork description: Teamwork | Thoughts from Alembic Strategy on profit, growth, strategy and performance --- [![Alembicstrategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/logo.png?width=218&height=76&name=logo.png "Alembicstrategy")](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/) # Strategic Thinking ![Alembic-Resized-Max](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Alembic-Resized-Max.jpg?width=2420&height=692&name=Alembic-Resized-Max.jpg) # Strategic Thinking - - [![Team Dynamics](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/natalie-pedigo-wJK9eTiEZHY-unsplash-2.jpeg?width=142&name=natalie-pedigo-wJK9eTiEZHY-unsplash-2.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/team-dynamics) ## [Team Dynamics](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/team-dynamics) Welcome to our thought-provoking series on team dynamics, where we will uncover the core principles behind building and leading high-performance, [![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) [Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) Founder and managing director of Alembic Strategy Ltd, a growth consultancy focussed on strategy, leadership, M&A, coaching and change. [![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) [Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) [Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) Founder and managing director of Alembic Strategy Ltd, a growth consultancy focussed on strategy, leadership, M&A, coaching and change. [![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) Oct 18, 2023 [![How to Avoid Groupthink](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/razvan-chisu-Ua-agENjmI4-unsplash.jpg?width=142&name=razvan-chisu-Ua-agENjmI4-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/groupthink) ## [How to Avoid Groupthink](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/groupthink) Have you ever been presented with a plan that you don’t think will work out, but everyone else (including your superiors) has decided it’s a splendid [![Ben Grant](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Ben%20website%20image-3.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/ben-grant) [Ben Grant](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/ben-grant) Trainee Strategy Facilitator [![Ben Grant](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Ben%20website%20image-3.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/ben-grant) [Ben Grant](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/ben-grant) [Ben Grant](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/ben-grant) Trainee Strategy Facilitator [![Ben Grant](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Ben%20website%20image-3.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/ben-grant) Aug 10, 2022 [![Transformation Education](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/bannon-morrissy-G4DIWtKztRg-unsplash.jpg?width=142&name=bannon-morrissy-G4DIWtKztRg-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/transformation-education) ## [Transformation Education](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/transformation-education) There is a phenomenon – an obscure sorrow – called sonder. It is the realisation that every person, each random passer-by, is living a life as [![Ben Grant](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Ben%20website%20image-3.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/ben-grant) [Ben Grant](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/ben-grant) Trainee Strategy Facilitator [![Ben Grant](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Ben%20website%20image-3.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/ben-grant) [Ben Grant](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/ben-grant) [Ben Grant](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/ben-grant) Trainee Strategy Facilitator [![Ben Grant](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Ben%20website%20image-3.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/ben-grant) May 11, 2022 [![Efficiency Through Delegation](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gabrielle-henderson-HJckKnwCXxQ-unsplash.jpg?width=142&name=gabrielle-henderson-HJckKnwCXxQ-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/efficiency-through-delegation) ## [Efficiency Through Delegation](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/efficiency-through-delegation) Delegation is one of those skills that sounds extremely straightforward – you simply take a task you think would be more appropriate for someone else [![Matthew Dunaway](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/People%20photos/Alembic%20People/Matt-1.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/matthew-dunaway) [Matthew Dunaway](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/matthew-dunaway) [![Matthew Dunaway](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/People%20photos/Alembic%20People/Matt-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/matthew-dunaway) [Matthew Dunaway](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/matthew-dunaway) [Matthew Dunaway](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/matthew-dunaway) [![Matthew Dunaway](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/People%20photos/Alembic%20People/Matt-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/matthew-dunaway) Dec 17, 2021 [![The Achievement Motivators](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/money-2180330_1920-jpg.jpeg?width=142&name=money-2180330_1920-jpg.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/the-achievement-motivators) ## [The Achievement Motivators](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/the-achievement-motivators) Motivational Maps are offered by Alembic as an accurate way to measure three clusters of motivation, through your own self-perception. Your [![Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_eOSubHE3g7r6uZ7QB_SAUw.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [![Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_eOSubHE3g7r6uZ7QB_SAUw.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [![Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_eOSubHE3g7r6uZ7QB_SAUw.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) Oct 11, 2021 [![The Growth Motivators](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/convertkit-L58uwc_d9zY-unsplash.jpg?width=142&name=convertkit-L58uwc_d9zY-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/the-growth-motivators) ## [The Growth Motivators](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/the-growth-motivators) Motivational Maps are offered by Alembic as an accurate way to measure three clusters of motivation, through your own self-perception. Your [![Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_eOSubHE3g7r6uZ7QB_SAUw.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [![Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_eOSubHE3g7r6uZ7QB_SAUw.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [![Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_eOSubHE3g7r6uZ7QB_SAUw.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) Oct 11, 2021 [![The Relationship Motivators](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_150015548.jpeg?width=142&name=AdobeStock_150015548.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/the-relationship-motivators) ## [The Relationship Motivators](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/the-relationship-motivators) Motivational Maps are offered by Alembic as an accurate way to measure three clusters of motivation, through your own self-perception. Your [![Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_eOSubHE3g7r6uZ7QB_SAUw.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [![Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_eOSubHE3g7r6uZ7QB_SAUw.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [![Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_eOSubHE3g7r6uZ7QB_SAUw.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) Oct 11, 2021 [![Conflict Resolution Week 5: Team Psychology - Forming to Performing](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cumulonimbus-3194237_1920.jpg?width=142&name=cumulonimbus-3194237_1920.jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/conflict-resolution-week-5-team-psychology-forming-to-performing) ## [Conflict Resolution Week 5: Team Psychology - Forming to Performing](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/conflict-resolution-week-5-team-psychology-forming-to-performing) Every team will go through a set of stages in its lifetime: Forming, Storming, Norming and (hopefully) Performing. However, conflict can threaten to [![Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alice%20circular%20crop%20(1).jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) [Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) Strategy Facilitator at Alembic Strategy [![Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alice%20circular%20crop%20(1).jpg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) [Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) [Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) Strategy Facilitator at Alembic Strategy [![Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alice%20circular%20crop%20(1).jpg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) Apr 5, 2019 [![Conflict Resolution Week 4: Unclear/Conflicting Roles](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/achievement-3520015_1920.jpg?width=142&name=achievement-3520015_1920.jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/conflict-resolution-week-4-unclear/conflicting-roles) ## [Conflict Resolution Week 4: Unclear/Conflicting Roles](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/conflict-resolution-week-4-unclear/conflicting-roles) Unclear and conflicting job roles cause stress and tension leaving employees feeling demotivated and devalued. Ambiguity kills performance. Not good! 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