The Parlor Room Amy Edmondson on Building High-Performing Teams
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Oct 7, 2024 
Harvard Business School Professor Amy Edmondson, an authority on team dynamics, shares her insights into the art of 'teaming.' She discusses how psychological safety is crucial for fostering high-performing teams and explores the concept of intelligent failures as valuable learning opportunities. Edmondson highlights the transformative power of organized teamwork in healthcare and emphasizes the need for clear communication and respectful dialogue in maintaining positive workplace relationships.
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Teaming vs. Teamwork
- Teaming emphasizes teamwork processes in today's fluid work environments, rather than fixed team structures.
- This shift acknowledges the reality of short-lived teams and frequent membership changes.
Hospital Pod Teaming
- Amy Edmondson describes a hospital study where assigning temporary "pods" improved teaming.
- This simple change increased efficiency and patient care quality by providing a basic team structure amidst fluidity.
Effective Teaming Characteristics
- For effective teaming, establish clear goals, resources, and timelines ("hardware").
- Cultivate genuine curiosity about teammates' contributions and challenges ("software").