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Stage 2: Launch
“Now the team is at the starting line. Whether you hold a formal kickoff meeting or gather your team in a brief huddle, you launch the team into action on the WIG. But just as a rocket requires tremendous, highly focused energy to escape the earth's gravity, the team needs intense involvement from the leader at this point of launch.”
— Mar 22, 2024 05:21PM
“Now the team is at the starting line. Whether you hold a formal kickoff meeting or gather your team in a brief huddle, you launch the team into action on the WIG. But just as a rocket requires tremendous, highly focused energy to escape the earth's gravity, the team needs intense involvement from the leader at this point of launch.”
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If the overall WIG is…Then rank the team WIG in terms of
IF A financial goal
THEN Prospective revenues, profitability, investment performance, cash flow, and/or cost savings.
IF A quality goal
THEN Efficiencies gained, cycle times, productivity improvements, and/or customer satisfaction
IF A strategic goal
THEN Service to the mission, competitive advantages gained, opportunities captured, and/or threats reduced.
— Mar 24, 2024 07:18AM
IF A financial goal
THEN Prospective revenues, profitability, investment performance, cash flow, and/or cost savings.
IF A quality goal
THEN Efficiencies gained, cycle times, productivity improvements, and/or customer satisfaction
IF A strategic goal
THEN Service to the mission, competitive advantages gained, opportunities captured, and/or threats reduced.
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If The team is the organization (e.g., a small business or nonprofit) then Gather ideas that will have the most impact on achieving the mission or growing the organization.
— Mar 24, 2024 07:11AM
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If the team is part of an organization with many goals, then Gather ideas on which of the organizational goals are more crucial than others.
If The organization has already designated WIG(s) at the top level then Gather ideas on how to contribute to the established WIG(s).
— Mar 24, 2024 07:11AM
If The organization has already designated WIG(s) at the top level then Gather ideas on how to contribute to the established WIG(s).
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Stage 5: Habits
When 4DX becomes habitual, you can expect not only to reach the goal, but also see a permanent rise in the level of your team's performance. The ultimate aim of 4DX is not just to get results, but to create a culture of excellent execution.
— Mar 22, 2024 08:31PM
When 4DX becomes habitual, you can expect not only to reach the goal, but also see a permanent rise in the level of your team's performance. The ultimate aim of 4DX is not just to get results, but to create a culture of excellent execution.
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Stage 4: Optimization
At this stage, the team shifts to a 4DX mindset. You can expect them to become more purposeful and more engaged in their work as they produce results that make a difference. They will start looking for ways to optimize their performance-they now know what "playing to win" feels like.
— Mar 22, 2024 08:26PM
At this stage, the team shifts to a 4DX mindset. You can expect them to become more purposeful and more engaged in their work as they produce results that make a difference. They will start looking for ways to optimize their performance-they now know what "playing to win" feels like.
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Stage 3: Adoption
Team members adopt the 4DX process, and new behaviors drive the achievement of the WIG.
You can expect resistance to fade and enthusiasm to increase as 4DX begins to work for them.
They become accountable to each other for the new level of performance despite the demands of the whirlwind.
— Mar 22, 2024 06:02PM
Team members adopt the 4DX process, and new behaviors drive the achievement of the WIG.
You can expect resistance to fade and enthusiasm to increase as 4DX begins to work for them.
They become accountable to each other for the new level of performance despite the demands of the whirlwind.
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Five stages of change
Stage 1: getting clear
“The leader and the team commit to a new level of performance.
They are oriented to 4DX and develop crystal-clear WIGs, lag and lead measures, and a compelling scoreboard. They commit to regular WIG Sessions.
Although you can naturally expect varying levels of commitment, team members will be more motivated if they are closely involved in the 4DX work session.”
— Mar 22, 2024 05:19PM
Stage 1: getting clear
“The leader and the team commit to a new level of performance.
They are oriented to 4DX and develop crystal-clear WIGs, lag and lead measures, and a compelling scoreboard. They commit to regular WIG Sessions.
Although you can naturally expect varying levels of commitment, team members will be more motivated if they are closely involved in the 4DX work session.”
