Chilean Mine Rescue THE UNSTOPPABLE TEAM

Getting Started 2

Welcome Introductions  Facilitator  Participants About the session  Getting Started  Video Presentation  Introduction  United by a Common Goal  Finding the Right Resources  Responsiveness and Adaptability  Conclusion and Session Quiz 3

Session Objectives This session will help you understand how to: Clearly define a common goal and rally people around the goal by creating a vivid connection to the larger purpose of your task Effectively reinforce and communicate the vision to keep your team united and inspired Identify and leverage the skills and capabilities of your team members Forge partnerships and alliances to expand your capabilities Stay open to new ideas, emerging leaders, and alternative solutions 4

Video Presentation Watch and listen as you see an unstoppable team in action. 5

Introduction 6

A team is… An unstoppable team… A group of people with a common goal. Has clearly defined goals that unite and inspire its members. What is an unstoppable team? 7

Three Key Elements United by a common goalFinding the right resourcesResponsiveness and adaptability 8

United by a Common Goal 9

Key Point 10 An unstoppable team has a common, clearly- defined goal that unites and inspires the participants.

The Process 1.Identify the common goal  Can you articulate it?  Is it clear and inspiring? 2.Rally people around the goal  Have you created a vivid connection to the larger purpose?  Does your team know the stakes? 3.Reinforce and communicate the vision to keep your team united and inspired  Are you keeping the vision fresh?  Do your actions keep the team united? 11

The Challenge How can you unite your team? 12

Finding the Right Resources 13

Key Point 14 An unstoppable team applies appropriate skills and resources to get the job done!

The Process 1.Identify and leverage the skills and abilities of your team members  Who are my team members?  How can I best use each person? 2.Forge partnerships and alliances to expand your capabilities  Who else has tackled this issue?  Who understands a piece of the puzzle that we are missing?  Where can we find the expertise we lack? 15

The Challenge How can you identify appropriate resources both inside and outside your team? 16

Responsiveness and Adaptability 17

Key Point An unstoppable team is able to respond to the unexpected and turn disaster into triumph! 18

The Process 1.Plan for the unexpected and seek and consider alternative solutions  Am I flexible?  Am I prepared to listen to new ideas and consider alternative solutions?  Do I have a plan B and even a plan C? 2.Watch for opportunities even in the midst of disaster  Am I watching for and encouraging emerging leaders?  Am I committed to turning “breakdowns into breakthroughs?” 19

The Challenge How can you prepare for the unexpected? 20

Wrap Up and Conclusion 21

Next Steps Questions to ask yourself— United by a Common Goal  Does your project have common, clearly defined goals?  Does your team have a vivid, inspiring vision of the goal?  Is that vision reinforced throughout the project to keep the team on track? 22

Next Steps Questions to ask yourself— Finding the Right Resources  Have you identified your project needs in detail?  Have you identified key capabilities and assigned team roles to meet those needs?  Have you forged effective partnerships to expand your skills and resources? 23

Next Steps Questions to ask yourself— Responsiveness and Adaptability  Have you prepared for and are you open to alternative solutions?  Does your game plan anticipate the unexpected?  Do you watch for opportunities even in the midst of disaster? 24

Session Quiz You will now take a brief quiz to check your understanding of what makes an unstoppable team. 25

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