Linda...thanks for sharing this story with us. I have indeed read your
story in "the wisdom of teams." I have a question that I hope you will
respond to, please. The team began to falter and finally fail, you tell
us, because of the introduction of new people into the environment. These
people didn't have the history...or the "sweat equity" investment into
teaming of the original group.
With hindsight, is there anything that might have been done to better
integrate the new folks into the group in order to keep the team spirit
and commitment to shared purpose alive?
I feel that the insight into this question is one of profound knowledge.
Thanks,
Doc
> What are the lessons learned?
>
> Leadership plays the key role for successful plant floor operations.
> Cooperation is better than competition.
> Ego strength is better than big ego.
> Actions speak louder than words.
> Work can be a place where we can have fun, learn and work too.
> Teams are a powerful force.
> Training about teams and what they are, how they grow and change is
> essential
> and this is one element that was overlooked; it may have helped.
> Training in problem solving and SPC is essential.
> Fear must be removed and opportunities to make mistakes and learn must be
> valued.
> Partnering with suppliers and customers is essential.
> Commitment by the team to something greater than ourselves provided the
> "invisible leadership".
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