While completing training for a leadership development programme I was challenged to come up with five characteristics I'd love to have on my dream team of followers. I pondered for some time and realised that my top character choices could be outworked in five fictitious heroes I'd grown up loving.
So, this is my dream team:
Robin - Batman
This is the handy side kick, the sounding block. I work best if I have other people to bounce ideas off and feed off of. In my team I would have a Robin character who talks through ideas and problems with me. This person sees the potential in random suggestions. They can make the impossible seem probable and provide wisdom They would be the kind of person who can be left in charge. They could be developed into being a leader in their own right - in fact they could even be nearly there!
Robin helps to solve practical problems and issues.
Jean is a multifaceted team member. She is mother, sister, daughter, wife and friend. She is the caring and nurturing figure of strength and stability. She is the prop supporting the team. She would talk easily with all other team members and encourage them. Jean sets the team mood and tone and is a major influencer. When team is tired, Jean encourages, coaching people through to the end. She pacifies in times of conflict and sees all sides. Jean is a connector and a multitasker.
This character makes everyone happy. He always turns up at the right time with a smile on his face and something great to boost the team. An encourager like Jean Grey, the Milky Bar Kid is sanguine, a complete party person. He takes ownership of the team and all that they do. He is the social glue that keeps them united, the connector that brings people together and grows team.
The Milky Bar Kid is the young enthusiastic generation gap unifier with a sense of ownership and responsibility and yet a child like understanding and spirit.
Lois Lane is dependable. She may not be the best at time keeping but she makes up for it in determination to see the team achieve its goal.
Master Splinter - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles