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Category Archives: Teams
How Does Culture Retain the Team?
Ray was looking at his list. “So, I can count on losing this person. They already gave their notice. And I know they will continue to have contact with the other team members, so I know they will talk with … Continue reading
No Respect
“Tell me about that picture of the next step for you, as a manager.” I was talking to Jeanine. “I can’t. I can’t do it until I have the authority to do it.” She was struggling with her new position … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, Teams
Tagged authority, bringing value, decision making, problem solving, respect
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Didn’t Leave for Better Wages
The resignation letter stared at Adrian. His best team member, Eric, had just quit. Eric was employee of the year last December and just received a raise two months ago. He was in line to become lead technician in his … Continue reading
Group Accountability?
“At first, this group dynamics stuff looked interesting, you know, everyone together under a team incentive bonus. It sounded exciting in the seminar, but in real life, this is painful,” Naomi explained. “The worst part, is we’re not getting any … Continue reading
Posted in Teams, Time Span
Tagged accountability, authority, group dynamics, team, teams, work
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Pace and Quality Output of the Team
From the Ask Tom mailbag – This is Part 2 of 5 in a series. This post is in response to a question by Herb Koplowitz, contributing editor to Global Organization Design Society. It is based on a discussion about … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Teams, Time Span
Tagged accountability, teams, time span
Practice
We were running north with a hint of a tailwind. The bike computer said we were running an easy 23 mph. Six cyclists in a pace line. The lead cyclist created the forward wind tunnel, expanding larger as each team … Continue reading
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Even If a Machine Breaks Down
Torrey took a long breath. “So, I am responsible for the output of my team members?” “That is what I will hold you accountable for,” I replied. “Even if they get sick, or a machine breaks down, or materials are … Continue reading
Common Purpose Trumps an Orientation
It was a late weekend morning. I was headed south on A-1-A, returning from a solo bike run to Boynton inlet. The headwind was light, but enough to knock the speed to an even 19mph. Three hours into the ride, … Continue reading
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Short-Term Precious Time
“Why is it important to get your team involved in problem solving?” I asked. Carl had been promoted to manager six months ago, after two years with the company as a supervisor. Stress cracks had begun to show. “Well, some … Continue reading
Interest, Passion and Value
Donna was quiet. “You talk about necessity. It was a volunteer team, so the necessity had to be something inside each of us. To create a new team on my new project, I have to find people who find that … Continue reading
Posted in Motivation Skills, Teams
