The Team That Wasn't by Cordis Paldano https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x Case Study - FoL en-us 2021-05-22 20:23:36 UTC 2021-05-28 15:49:54 UTC hello@padlet.com Could have taken action after sensing the tension in the first meeting itself : especially wrt Randy - could have spoken to him separately post the meeting in order to find out how best can an individual performer contribute in an environment that needs a team https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568861117 2021-05-28 15:39:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568861117 Using the Aikido method on him https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568861154 2021-05-28 15:39:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568861154 One long term solution can be to develop a conducive and encouraging work culture. https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568861346 2021-05-28 15:39:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568861346 Fixation on Randy to be a team Player https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568861736 Not everyone is supposed to work well in teams, some people perform excellent on their own. A strategy to tap into his expertise without making him work in the teamshould be explored]]> 2021-05-28 15:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568861736 https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568862076 Set down basic framework of rules for the functioning of team + clarify the common goals for team and in the process provide some clarity on the nature of the process. ]]> 2021-05-28 15:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568862076 https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568862120 1. Eric needs to hold one on one meetings with each team member to make sure they receive the recognition or criticism they need to be confronted with. This will give them the emotional satisfaction necessary to be a part of the team. 
2. Eric should assert himself and clearly state both the short term and long term goals of the company, so they know what their goals are. ]]> 2021-05-28 15:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568862120 He should change his mindset to be open https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568862254 2021-05-28 15:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568862254 https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568862868 To make sure all members are working towards the same goal and share the same vision for the growth of the company.]]> 2021-05-28 15:40:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568862868 Should be more active and establish his credibility. Agree on group norms and mechanisms. https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568863062 2021-05-28 15:40:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568863062 https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568865107 The team must ask Jack to play a greater role in the restructuring of the company.]]> 2021-05-28 15:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568865107 Change his leadership style following the group organics model https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568865667 2021-05-28 15:41:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568865667 https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568865791 Get Jack directly involved both in the Randy problem and to impress on the team the seriousness of the situation. His leadership can ensure smooth functioning. ]]> 2021-05-28 15:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568865791 Listen to his teammates https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568866243 2021-05-28 15:41:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568866243 he might ensure what's happening within the team https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568866351 2021-05-28 15:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568866351 He needs to have honest conversation with randy and listen to him https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568866405 2021-05-28 15:41:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568866405 Realize that in the equation : efficient solutions = quality x acceptance : Randy had the rational skills to meet 'quality' but lacked interpersonal skills to meet acceptance - Jack, Eric and the team could host team building activities that could help https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568866670 2021-05-28 15:41:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568866670 Give him more time for slf-introspection avoid loudness among the team https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568867283 2021-05-28 15:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568867283 Assessment Tests https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568867325 The team could take up personality assessment tests and move beyond individual intellectual skillsets]]> 2021-05-28 15:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568867325 Needs to motivate his senior leadership https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568867969 2021-05-28 15:41:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568867969 He should give due recognition to the work of employees and also have a mechanism for grievance redressal. https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568868161 2021-05-28 15:41:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568868161 https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568869304 Randy can be made an advisor or consultant since he has valuable insights into the business.]]> 2021-05-28 15:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568869304 Give recognition to Eric publicly https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568869426 2021-05-28 15:42:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568869426 he should speak to Randy to change his behaviour as a team member or about what he is thinking https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568870098 2021-05-28 15:42:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568870098 https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568871093 Randy seems ignorant of topics outside his expertise. It should be made clear to him that in order to put his ideas into execution, he has to learn the inner workings of the other departments as well. His ideas in isolation might not be practical keeping in mind the limitations of the other departments]]> 2021-05-28 15:42:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568871093 His perspective needs to be heard as well. Probably his transition to this company has been not smooth or he has experienced a bad team work in the past. https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568871123 2021-05-28 15:42:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568871123 Establish norms and decorum for team meetings https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568871224 2021-05-28 15:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568871224 Set up advance agendas and clear-cut norms to be followed among the teammates https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568871733 2021-05-28 15:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568871733 Take rational based decision making process https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568872550 2021-05-28 15:43:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568872550 After Randy pointed out that he believed in individual contribution over a team effort (to deliver efficiency), it should have been well understood that he is a solo performer by Eric - thus, a way to help him be a part of the team yet work separately could have been devised https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568872562 2021-05-28 15:43:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568872562 Minutes of Meeting https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568872986 He should ensure all meetings are put on record and copies of the transcript/minutes be sent to the CEO to keep him apprised of the situation]]> 2021-05-28 15:43:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568872986 He should create a space for everyone to share their views and thoughts within the team https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568873166 2021-05-28 15:43:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568873166 Set up a culture code https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568873354 2021-05-28 15:43:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568873354 Be more authorative as a director and tried the method of 'Round-table' https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568873817 2021-05-28 15:43:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568873817 Put objectives of the problem down https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568873847 2021-05-28 15:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568873847 Clearly define the objective they are working towards. https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568875114 2021-05-28 15:43:59 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568875114 https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568875899 Some basic training or reorientation aimed at easing these senior executives into the team - as they’re used to operating independently.]]> 2021-05-28 15:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568875899 Needs to provide more clear objectives. "Reimagining strategy" or "redesigning strategy" is too ambiguous - the outcome is given the process to achieve that outcome can be given by Jack https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568876972 2021-05-28 15:44:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568876972 His assumption of the company before he joined might be right or wrong, he also need to retrospect the real problems https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568877104 2021-05-28 15:44:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568877104 They should encourage others to speak and they couldn't given space to Randy https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568877783 2021-05-28 15:44:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568877783 https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568878259 Jack needs to be more attuned with the company. perhaps hold monthly meetings to discuss and settle any feedback. ]]> 2021-05-28 15:44:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568878259 Needs to be addressed on his manners towards colleagues https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568878281 2021-05-28 15:44:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568878281 Team setups work better when employees connect at a personal level. That is a prerequisite for a good team work. https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568878515 2021-05-28 15:45:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568878515 Unlearn their superiority and learn to work as a team as equals https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568879600 2021-05-28 15:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568879600 https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568880192 There seems to be a lack of recognition in the team, or an overdose of the same. Eric could create a system of affirmations, bonuses and feedback so everyone feels needed ]]> 2021-05-28 15:45:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568880192 Set common objectve or goals https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568880310 2021-05-28 15:45:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568880310 Be more open minded https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568882642 2021-05-28 15:46:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568882642 Needs to be firm with Randy - either he behaves well, or he leaves - even if it means he is extremely valuable - as Randy was demotivating others https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568884163 2021-05-28 15:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568884163 https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568885292 Needs to understand team dynamics and learn to provide collective input]]> 2021-05-28 15:47:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cordispaldano/f4q7hlfozmx83e8x/wish/1568885292