ReThinking How to design teams that don’t suck
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Oct 8, 2024 
Anita Woolley, an expert on team dynamics from Carnegie Mellon, joins Mike Arruzzioni, captain of the legendary 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team. They dive into the secret sauce for building dynamic teams, revealing that success entails more than just star players. Discover the importance of shared experiences and collective missions in fostering strong bonds. They explore how effective communication and a well-designed team structure can rejuvenate struggling units, ultimately leading to extraordinary performances. Tune in for insights from a sporting miracle!
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Team Design vs. Dynamics
- Team design outweighs team dynamics, determining 60% of a team's success before members meet.
- Trust isn't built through exercises, it results from well-designed, high-performing teams.
Key Design Conditions
- Design teams with a clear "who," "what," and "how."
- Ensure stable membership, a compelling goal, and well-suited roles for each member.
Shared Experience over Expertise
- Shared experience, not individual expertise, drives team success.
- Teams with shared training and history outperform those with highly skilled but unconnected individuals.