In the midst of this environment…How can you unlock your true potential as a member and leader of teams ?
1 1 Life is an unpredictable Life is an unpredictable and inexact environment and inexact environment In the midst of this environment… In the midst of this environment… How can you How can you unlock your true potential unlock your true potential as a member and leader of as a member and leader of teams teams ? ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW8amMCVAJQ&featur http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW8amMCVAJQ&featur e=results_main&playnext=1&list=PL119E655C7CF45FA6 e=results_main&playnext=1&list=PL119E655C7CF45FA6 Leadership and followers Leadership and followers 2 2 What Randy is telling us What Randy is telling us How we need to live our life How we need to live our life properly properly Dreams come to those who work hard Dreams come to those who work hard Appreciate those around you; learn to apologize Appreciate those around you; learn to apologize People are more important than things People are more important than things Brick walls (obstacles) are there for a reason Brick walls (obstacles) are there for a reason Never underestimate the power of having fun Never underestimate the power of having fun Experience is what you get, Experience is what you get, when you don’t get what you want when you don’t get what you want Don’t complain Don’t complain 4 4 5 5 None of us can make it None of us can make it on our own on our own All All our successes have come our successes have come because of others because of others T T ogether ogether E E veryone veryone A A chieves chieves M M ore ore 6 6 Guest Lectures Guest Lectures Chaz Seale Chaz Seale Dustin Seale Dustin Seale 7 7 My path to you… My path to you… Chaz Seale Chaz Seale The Father The Father Began life quite poor and making lots of mistakes. Began life quite poor and making lots of mistakes. Became a career leader in a variety of industries. Became a career leader in a variety of industries. 8 8 My path to you… My path to you… Dustin Seale Dustin Seale The Son The Son A natural leader, but with no clue as to direction. A natural leader, but with no clue as to direction. Became an executive in international consulting. Became an executive in international consulting. 9 9 What this class is about? What this class is about? What’s a team? What’s a team? How can I be a great team member? How can I be a great team member? How can I build an excellent team? How can I build an excellent team? How can I avoid team disasters? How can I avoid team disasters? And Your Resource Library And Your Resource Library 10 10 Gathering Your Thoughts Gathering Your Thoughts What’s a team? What’s a team? Are you currently part of any team? Are you currently part of any team? Teams are people joining Teams are people joining together to… together to… Accomplish something Accomplish something Improve performance Improve performance Develop working relationships Develop working relationships Challenge individuals within the team Challenge individuals within the team Improve overall motivation, Improve overall motivation, communication, support & trust communication, support & trust 11 11 [...]... alternative course of action from the team? What should you do when things aren’t clear? Learn to speak authentically…with no pretense… talk about what you really feel 15 From Star Trek TM "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one.“ (See the “10 traits of an effective team player” in the Resource Library.) 16 The Thrill of Team Building #1 Building great teams is one of two most rewarding... most rewarding aspects of being a leader #2 Companies will normally fail without high quality teams 17 Teamwork can also be fun… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPAmDULCVrU 18 Building a team the first step Define Reality Understand the situation and the goal 19 Building a new team, the next steps Do a SWOT analysis Prepare an initial plan of action Base your plan on an team and goal analysis... to a team understanding itself and potential Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats How can I avoid team disasters? Every great team has certain characteristics, but “Trust is the lubrication that makes teams work.” 23 How we have (sometimes) avoided team disasters? (a list of 10) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Established good leadership Gained corporate support Recognized need for diversity of talent... Accepted accountability 24 Example of building a team Centralizing high risk loan approval A concept that had previously failed Only one chance for success Selected people with potential , but weren’t a team (yet) Prioritized how our field sales people would judge us Didn’t let team talk to the field sales force for 3 weeks Spent that time with team building exercises and discussion Result:... and bias for action 25 Example of building an international team International team building needs one key ingredient…TRUST Example: GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Global Manufacturing and Supply Result: Led a sustainable shift in engagement, profits, performance, and enabled corporate growth 26 Crucial points… Now to the single most important concepts to building successful teams? (More on this in our Leadership...How can I become a great team member? Gain experience Volunteer, even for those teams (jobs) that no one else wants 12 How can I be a great team member? Fully understand the team s vision and mission 13 * Vision and Mission Vision The picture of where we want to go Mission How we intend to get there 14 Learn to communication correctly within a team How careful do your words need to... exercise Find a Partner next to you 28 Teamwork and Teambuilding is a habit – or not results behaviours Together – “us orientation” thinking (thought habits) Me and sometimes you or vs you What makes it work Starts with my own thinking Assumption of positive intent Must trust the other Sharing – Shared accountability – Shared objective 30 The concept of thriving Vitality Learning Mindset... Defining thriving… A state of mind, or orientation, when you feel energetic and alive, are learning and growing naturally and quickly (high state of curiosity), and feel clarity and focus 32 Vitality Sense of being energized Feeling alive Being in the moment Living with enthusiasm, energy, vibrancy, and well-being Living with a high level of trust Working well on any team generates energy and... 33 Learning Mindset Sense of growing; continuously getting better Being curious; having a thirst for knowledge Being creativity Ingrained with a sense of growth View selves as life-long learners Jobs are a source and inspiration for learning Productive teamwork moves you toward challenge, growth, and more confidence 34 Purpose and Direction Sense of clarity and alignment The meaning behind... entire journey Clearly living the vision* Communicating the vision through action Goes beyond the mission* Reaches a larger community or global vision Vision can excite a team to perform beyond all expectations 35 Thriving Teams Drive Business Results Culture Measures The Aim Business Results* Industry Percentile Top Tier Culture 75% Defined / Understood / Shared 70% Adapting and Flexing Action . Thoughts What’s a team? What’s a team? Are you currently part of any team? Are you currently part of any team? Teams are people joining Teams are people. 16 16 17 17 The Thrill of Team Building The Thrill of Team Building #1 Building great teams #1 Building great teams is one of two most rewarding is one of two