The key to building a successful team is not finding the perfect talent, but creating a culture that fosters collaboration and emphasizes individual contributions. Studies have shown that team dynamics and how it is run are more important than the individuals themselves. Google also discovered this when studying their high performing teams. To truly elevate a group, we must understand and leverage each person's unique skills and talents, going beyond their designated roles. Let's dive deeper into uncovering the hidden skills of team members and creating an environment that values and utilizes their diverse abilities.
As they dreamed up iconic characters like Buzz and Woody, Pixar reinvented how animated movies are made. But first, they had to build a culture to make this magic possible. Pixar's co-founder and longtime president Ed Catmull and Oscar-winning Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter talk with Adam about how to spark and sustain creative collaboration. They also reveal the secret to great storytelling, discuss how to maintain and evolve a vision, and reflect on the lessons learned from working closely with the ever-enigmatic Steve Jobs. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts