Creating Great Teams, Second Edition : How Self-Selection Lets People Excel.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mamoli, Sandy.

Contributor:

Mole, David.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Teams in the workplace.

Industrial organization.

Personnel management.

Employee empowerment.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (237 pages)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

La Vergne : Pragmatic Programmers, LLC, The, 2025.

Summary:

People are happiest and most productive if they can choose what they work on and who they work with. Self-selecting teams give people that choice. Build well-designed and efficient teams to get the most out of your organization, with step-by-step instructions on how to set up teams quickly and efficiently. This new edition highlights ten years of additional insights, real-world case studies, and adaptations for remote and hybrid environments. Learn from the successes and challenges faced by organizations worldwide as they implemented self-selection, and discover a practical roadmap to unlocking team potential and fostering a culture of autonomy and engagement. Discover the transformative power of self-selection in building high-performing, motivated teams. Whether you're a manager seeking to revitalize your team, an HR professional looking to innovate recruitment, or a leader aiming to cultivate a more agile and responsive organization, this book offers the tools and insights necessary to create teams that excel. Learn to implement a self-selection event, a revolutionary approach that forms teams based on mutual interests and strengths, leading to increased levels of engagement and productivity. Adapt self-selection processes for remote and hybrid environments. Use step-by-step guidance on preparing for, executing, and following up on self-selection events to ensure smooth transitions and high team performance. Address common obstacles in team formation with innovative solutions that foster dynamic, resilient, and high-performing teams. This updated edition enriches the original groundbreaking concepts with a decade's worth of fresh insights, expanded case studies, and strategies for navigating the complexities of remote and hybrid work environments. Through a blend of practical advice and real-world examples, the book equips you with everything you need to implement self-selection in your organization. From the initial groundwork and planning phases to executing self-selection events, and the crucial steps that follow, you'll learn how to create environments where people choose their teams, fostering a sense of ownership, satisfaction, and dynamism. What You Need: No specific software is required to implement the principles and strategies outlined in this book. However, access to basic collaborative and communication tools may enhance the self-selection process, especially in remote or hybrid settings. These could include digital whiteboards and video-conferencing platforms to facilitate discussions and decision-making. A foundational understanding of team dynamics and a willingness to embrace change are essential to apply the book's concepts effectively.

Contents:

Cover

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Foreword

Preface

Who Should Read This Book?

How This Book Is Organized

Online Resources

Embrace Self-Selection

Part I-Understanding the Core Concept

1. Self-Selection and the Art of Dynamic Team Design

What Is Self-Selection?

A Decade of Self-Selection

The Art of Team Design

Self-Selection vs. Managerial Selection

The Ideas Behind Self-Selection Are Not New

Why Self-Selection Works

What Next?

2. Self-Selection in Action: A Trade Me Story

Who Are We?

What Problem Did We Need to Solve?

Sparking the Idea

The Trial

Getting Away with It: Overcoming Fears and Skepticism

How Self-Selection Unfolded

Observation: How Did People Choose?

The Impact and Results

Embracing Self-Selection

Part II-Mastering the Self-Selection Method

3. Laying the Groundwork

Self-Selection at Scale

Step 1: Conduct a Readiness Check

Step 2: Carry Out a Trial

Step 3: Get Permission

Step 4: Define the Teams to Select

Step 5: Coordinate Logistics

Step 6: Communicate Early and Often

4. Getting Ready

Step 1: Define the Rules and Constraints

Step 2: Create a Facilitation Plan

Step 3: Prepare Frequently Asked Questions

Step 4: Send Out Homework

Step 5: Prepare Materials and Stationery

5. Running a Self-Selection Event

Step 1: Set Up the Room

Step 2: Welcome People as They Arrive

Step 3: Introduce the Day

Step 4: Product Owners Pitch

Step 5: Explain the Rules

Step 6: Get Started: One, Two, Three, Go!

Step 7: Conduct a Checkpoint Review

Step 8: Rinse and Repeat

Step 9: Tackle the Outstanding Problems

Step 10: Wrap Up

6. Running a Remote or Hybrid Self-Selection Event

Adapting to Remote and Hybrid Settings.

Three Critical Areas to Get Right

Self-Selecting in a Remote Environment

Self-Selecting in a Hybrid Environment

7. After Self-Selection: Now What?

Protect the Outcome

Meet with New Teams ASAP

Move Forward at Pace

Schedule Team Launch Events

Make the Overall Change Plan Visible

Plan for Kicking Off New Teams

Each Team Needs a Launch Event

Support Teams After Launching

What Not To Do

Part III-Learning from a Decade of Self-Selection

8. Adapting Self-Selection to Your Context

Understanding Your Unique Landscape

Self-Selection in a SAFe Environment

Self-Selection Using the unFIX Model

Self-Selection to Boost Innovation and Employee Engagement

Self-Selection to Merge and Reallocate Resources

Self-Selection with LeSS

Self-Selection with FAST Agile

9. Insights: Lessons We Have Learned

How Self-Selection Affects People

Long-Term Benefits of Self-Selection

How to Screw It Up

10. Keeping the Spirit Alive

Reality Check: Teams Will Evolve

Sustaining Self-Selection: A Continuous Cycle

Self-Selection Can Spread to More Than Just Teams

Close Teams with Care Before Starting New Ones

Create a Self-Selecting Vision for the Future

Now It's Your Turn

What Would You Do If You Weren't Afraid?

Help Spread the Word

Bibliography

Index

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Notes:

Electronic book.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

979-88-88651-66-7

OCLC:

1526840060