Highly performing and effective teams use a set of values that encourage listening and responding constructively to views expressed by others, giving others the benefit of the doubt, providing support, and recognizing the interests and achievements of others.

1. 8 Ways to Develop Winning Teams in Lean Organizations Presented by Jeff Hajek Gotta Go Lean Tim McMahon A Lean Journey Version 4/14/2011

2. Introduction

3. Pick a Winning Team Here are a couple of things to consider when picking team members: Balance of "hard" and "soft" skills Best experience possible Coverage of the knowledge areas needed Willingness to join, available Leadership /Management skills Maturity to take responsibility Follows through on commitments Good listening skills Willing to actively participate Can give and take feedback Can communicate clearly Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:World_baseball_classic_2006_championship_gold_medal.jpg

4. Don’t Treat Everyone Equally Focus on “WIFM?” Equal is not fair. Tailor leadership style to individuals. No group punishments. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Scale_of_justice_2_new.jpeg

5. Great Groups Have Great Leaders Every great group has a strong and visionary leader. Not simply an ambition to succeed. Vision that inspires the team to work as if the fate of civilization rested on their completing their project. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Compass_icon_matte.svg

6. Focus on Behaviors, Not Results Performance has a random pattern to it. Rewards and reprimands don’t change results short term. Work on changing behaviors and skills.

7. Effective Meetings Are a Necessity Create an agenda and stick to it. Establish a meeting code of conduct. Everyone’s idea will be heard. 3 Knock Rule. “Parking Lot” for out of scope ideas. Further Reading: Meeting Codes of Conduct http://www.aleanjourney.com/2009/02/meeting-codes-of-conduct.html Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Obama_cabinet_meeting.jpg

8. Get People the Right Skills to Succeed Performance requires many factors. Minimum skills to meet basic job requirements. Enhancement skills lead to exceptional performance. Skill building requires resources and a plan. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Archery_target.jpg

9. It All Starts and Ends with Communication It is crucial to be able to communicate openly and honestly about ideas, recommendations and concerns with other team members. It is just as important to be able to listen attentively and respond objectively with helpful feedback. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JT_Switchboard_770x540.jpg

10. Let People Fail Give people autonomy. Match skills to risk. Doesn’t apply to negligence. People learn best in ‘sink or swim’ situations. Leaders should act as lifeguards. Teams should not fear failure. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tacoma-narrows-bridge-collapse.jpg

11. Conclusion Pick a Wining Team Don’t Treat Everyone Equally Great Groups have Great Leaders Focus on Behaviors, Not Results Effective Meetings are a Necessity Get People the Right Skills to Succeed It All Starts and Ends with Communication Let People Fail

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