Developing a winning team is critical to the success of a Lean organization. That’s because a strong continuous improvement culture demands the involvement of people throughout the organization. And people won’t want to take on that responsibility if they do not feel prepared for the challenge.
In our April, 2011 webinar, Tim McMahon (of ALeanJourney.com) and I discussed 8 ways to build a more effective team.
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Christian Paulsen · April 27, 2011 at 8:08 am
Excellent presentation. Your experiences show with this practical advice. I think that Fear of Failure can really hinder teams and individuals. Leaders have to build a culture where it’s safe to try something new. It’s critical to encourage the right behavior and not focus solely on the results.