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  • Lean Quote: Courage in a Leader Inspires Commitment from Employees

    Lean Quote: Courage in a Leader Inspires Commitment from Employees0

    On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within Lean active learning is an important aspect on

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  • Overcoming the Dysfunctions of a Team

    Overcoming the Dysfunctions of a Team0

    In my last post I exposed Lencioni’s five potential dysfunctions of a team. Addressing and overcoming each of the five dysfunctions is a crucial step toward improving team performance and success. Let’s explore each one – and uncover strategies for teams to navigate a clear path to success. 1) Absence of trust Trust is the foundation

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  • Teamwork: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

    Teamwork: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team0

    One of the most interesting models of team effectiveness was developed by Patrick Lencioni (2005). According to him, all teams have the potential to be dysfunctional. To improve the functioning of a team, it is critical to understand the type and level of dysfunction. There are five potential dysfunctions of a team in Lencioni’s model:

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  • Lean Quote: Good Leaders vs Great Leaders

    Lean Quote: Good Leaders vs Great Leaders0

    On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within Lean active learning is an important aspect on

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