TED Radio Hour Secrets to successful teamwork
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May 23, 2025 
Hajer Sharief, a human rights activist and co-founder of the Together We Build It Foundation, shares insights on fostering democracy through family meetings in Libya. Amy Edmondson, a Harvard Business School professor, emphasizes the significance of psychological safety in creating an innovative team culture. Pete Stavros, co-head of global private equity at KKR, discusses the benefits of employee ownership in enhancing workplace satisfaction and performance. Together, they explore unique strategies that can transform teamwork and drive meaningful change.
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Friday Democracy Meetings Anecdote
- Hajer Sharief shared how her family held formal weekly "Friday Democracy Meetings" to discuss and resolve family issues collectively.
- This empowered all members equally, fostering trust and collaboration despite Libya's authoritarian context.
Advice on Youth Engagement
- To motivate youth globally, create systems where all voices can be heard respectfully without judgment.
- Use family democracy meetings to teach kids agency and participation in decision-making.
Hospital Teamwork Failure Story
- Julie Marath recalled a hospital culture in the 70s where doctors, nurses worked isolated without cross-communication.
- This lack of openness around errors led to catastrophic consequences including patient deaths.
