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Episode Synopsis
“Long term, if you don't also pay attention to the satisfaction and learning dimensions, then over the long term, … the ability of that team to remain effective over time is really going to get compromised.” - Peter Axelson In this podcast episode, Winnie and Peter provide an overview of the Team Development Methodology, which will serve as the foundation for the subsequent episodes of this season. They discuss the key elements of this methodology and emphasize the importance of measuring team effectiveness. The episode also touches on the reasons behind Peter's passion for working with teams and his journey in developing this methodology.Episode Highlights:Measuring Team EffectivenessPeter explains the five key metrics he uses for measuring team effectiveness: Quality, Efficiency, Satisfaction, Individual Learning, and Team Learning.Importance of MetricsWinnie and Peter highlight that teams often focus on quality and efficiency but neglect satisfaction and learning. They stress that neglecting satisfaction and learning can lead to deterioration in quality and efficiency over the long term.Inviting ChallengeWinnie and Peter discuss the value of inviting clients to challenge the methodology and assumptions. They explain how this process can lead to healthy discussions and help teams see different perspectives.Overview of Building BlocksWinnie and Peter introduce the eight building blocks of the Team Development Methodology. They emphasize that while teams are diverse and will have different development needs, these eight building blocks represent the most common ones.The Eight Building BlocksPeter provides a brief overview of each building block:Building Block 1: Foundation of Sound Interpersonal RelationshipsBuilding Block 2: Clarity and Alignment on Team ObjectivesBuilding Block 3: The Joint WorkBuilding Block 4: Process DisciplineBuilding Block 5: Shared Responsibility MindsetBuilding Block 6: Aspirational Culture and NormsBuilding Block 7: High-Quality ConversationsBuilding Block 8: Continuous Improvement MechanismsResourcesWinnie da Silva on LinkedIn Get the whole season and the companion guide at Winniedasilva.comNTL InstituteE10: The Stories We Tell Ourselves with Peter AxelsonE11: Tell Me What You Really Think with Peter Axelson
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