TeamWORK There is no I in TEAM but there is ME Kevin D. Hall, Ph.D., P.E. Professor and Head, Dept. of Civil Engineering 21 st Century Leadership Chair in Civil Engineering 2013 Volunteer Summit Arkansas Alumni Association September 13, 2013 Thanks to our sponsor
TeamWORK starts with ME ME Are YOU Willing To Honestly assess yourself? Change if necessary? Be happy about it?
The Teammate from At your tables, paint a portrait of this teammate: what qualities does this person have???
TeamWORK: How do teams WORK? Take out your set of cards, The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork
The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork (after John C. Maxwell) The Law of Significance One is too small a number to achieve greatness The Law of The Big Picture The goal is more important than the role The Law of The Niche All players have a place where they add the most value The Law of Mount Everest As the challenge escalates, the need for teamwork escalates The Law of The Chain The strength of the team is impacted by its weakest link
The Law of The Catalyst Winning teams have players who make things happen The Law of The Compass Vision gives team members direction and confidence The Law of The Bad Apple Rotten attitudes ruin a team The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork (after John C. Maxwell) The Law of Countability Teammates must be able to count on each other when it counts The Law of The Price Tag The team fails to reach its potential when it fails to pay the price
The 17 Indisputable The Law of The Scoreboard The team can make adjustments when it knows where it stands The Law of The Bench Great teams have great depth The Law of Identity Shared values define the team The Law of Communication Interaction fuels action Laws of Teamwork (after John C. Maxwell) The Law of The Edge The difference between two equally talented teams is leadership
The 17 Indisputable The Law of High Morale When you are winning, nothing hurts The Law of Dividends Investing in the team compounds over time Laws of Teamwork (after John C. Maxwell)
YOUR LOGO HERE The Teammate from At your tables, touch up your portrait of a teammate: what qualities does this person have???
TeamWORK: How can I be the one that helps make my Team WORK? Take out your set of cards, The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player
The 17 Indispensable Qualities of a Team Player (after John C. Maxwell) Adaptable If you won t change for the team, the team may change you Collaborative Working together precedes winning together Committed There are no half-hearted champions Communicative A team is many voices with a single heart Competent If you can t, your team won t
Dependable Teams go to go to players Disciplined When there is a will, there is a win Enlarging Adding value to teammates is invaluable Enthusiastic Your heart is the source of energy for the team Intentional Make every action count The 17 Indispensable Qualities of a Team Player (after John C. Maxwell)
Mission Conscious The (big) picture comes in loud and clear Prepared Preparation can mean the difference between winning and losing Relational If you get along, the others will go along Self-Improving To improve the team, improve yourself Selfless There is no I in team The 17 Indispensable Qualities of a Team Player (after John C. Maxwell)
Solution-Oriented Make a resolution to find the solution Tenacious Never, never, never quit The 17 Indispensable Qualities of a Team Player (after John C. Maxwell)
What is My Team Rank? (after John C. Maxwell) Green Beret Colonel Committed Leader First Lieutenant Team Achiever OCS Graduate Genuine Team Player Private Formal Team Member Boot Camp Recruit Begrudging Follower Deserter Nonfollower Sniper Dangerous Follower Dedicated to the cause. Focused on the big picture. Has a whatever-it-takes attitude Buys into the spirit and culture of the organization; selfmotivated & productive. Has passion and enthusiasm. Arrives early and stays late. Is not yet a proven leader. Enjoys being on the team. Wants to stay. Serves out of duty. Not yet a high achiever. Will work, but only with a kick in the seat of the pants. Won t do anything; needs to be court-martialed. Works, but makes life difficult for team. Will shoot teammates if given the chance.
Leadership Principles Practice humility; learn to wait Seek performance not a position Redefine greatness in terms of service Accept the risk of serving Work alongside those in your organization Share responsibility and authority Build a team do not be an island Leadership is not something you pursue; leadership is something others give to you. C. Gene Wilkes
Leadership Qualities Character Commitment Communication Competence Courage Discernment Generosity Listening Passion Positive Attitude Relational Responsible Security Self-discipline Servanthood Vision After Maxwell, The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader
Ground Rules Create ownership Foster a culture of honesty Manage conflict Affirm collective responsibility Develop and practice listening skills Fully participate Share fairly the team s work Work to members strengths BUT Don t pigeonhole members Emphasize the importance of keeping good records Make deadlines sacrosanct Cultivate philanthropy Value creativity
to make your Team WORK Kevin D. Hall, Ph.D., P.E. kdhall@uark.edu