Category Archives: Team Development

Most organizations have adopted some team process. These processes can broadly be defined as either a) work or management teams; or, b) problem-solving or project teams. We recommend both. They serve different and necessary functions, although many of the same skills are required.

New Year’s Resolutions That will Have an Impact

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Larry Miller

Beginning the new year is a good time to reflect and make commitments to change our own behavior in some way that will have a positive impact on others. Here are some suggestions. Continue reading →

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When Small Things Make a Big Difference: Motivation by Tipping the Scales

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Larry Miller

Even in a lean organization or culture there is a need to provide motivation and correct performance problems. Most behavior in the work setting is a result of the balance of consequences acting on that behavior. A slight shift in the balance of consequences can result in a large change in organization performance. Continue reading →

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Decision Making Chaos on the Deepwater Horizon

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Larry Miller

It appears clear now that the Deepwater Horizon, the Transocean drilling rig under contract with BP, suffered from poorly designed decision processes. Continue reading →

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Ordering Lean Team Management

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Larry Miller

Amazon and other online retailers do have Lean Team Management available. However… I’ll make you a deal! The list price of the manual is $38. Order copies of ten or more through me! If you purchase ten or more copies … Continue reading →

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Does Happiness Matter?

Posted on March 1, 2005 by Larry Miller

Authentic happiness conributes to business success. Continue reading →

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