Identifying the Right People for Your Team

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About This Podcast Episode: Identifying the Right People for Your Team

Struggling with team dynamics? When it comes to building a successful improvement team, skills matter, but the right people are everything.

Join PMI Consultant and improvement project expert Mark Allison as he shares his proven approach to assembling a team that delivers. He explains why passion and intrinsic motivation are more important than expertise, and why at least half your team should consist of process operators.

This episode could be the game-changer you need for success in your next improvement project.

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Episode Highlights: Identifying the Right People for Your Team

  • Importance of Teamwork (01:14)

Mark shares his passion for teamwork and its crucial role in process improvement.

  • Selecting the Right Team (04:40)

Guidance on choosing team members based on project needs.

  • Essential Skills for Team Members (07:20)

Why at least 50% of the team should be process operators for effective improvement, and why prior Lean Six Sigma knowledge is not required.

  • Learning Through Participation (08:56)

How involvement in projects helps team members develop skills and enthusiasm for process improvement.

  • Team Size and Expectations (10:15)

Advice on keeping teams small and setting clear expectations for time commitments.

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