Teaming Quotes

“Jazz at Lincoln Center, says of his work with other jazz musicians: “There are always tensions that come up. Part of working is dealing with tensions. If there’s no tension, then you’re not serious about what you’re doing.”
― Amy C. Edmondson, Teaming: How Organizations Learn, Innovate, and Compete in the Knowledge Economy

“Exhibit 2.1: Behaviors Driving Teaming Success Speaking Up: Teaming depends on honest, direct conversation between individuals, including asking questions, seeking feedback, and discussing errors. Collaboration: Teaming requires a collaborative mindset and behaviors—both within and outside a given unit of teaming—to drive the process. Experimentation: Teaming involves a tentative, iterative approach to action that recognizes the novelty and uncertainty inherent in every interaction between individuals. Reflection: Teaming relies on the use of explicit observations, questions, and discussions of processes and outcomes. This must happen on a consistent basis that reflects the rhythm of the work, whether that calls for daily, weekly, or other project-specific timing.”
― Amy C. Edmondson, Teaming: How Organizations Learn, Innovate, and Compete in the Knowledge Economy

“Proficient teaming often requires integrating perspectives from a range of disciplines, communicating despite the different mental models that accompany different areas of expertise, and being able to manage the inevitable conflicts that arise when people work together.”
― Amy C. Edmondson, Teaming: How Organizations Learn, Innovate, and Compete in the Knowledge Economy

“For over a century, we’ve focused too much on relentless execution and depended too much on fear to get things done. That era is over.”
― Amy C. Edmondson, Teaming: How Organizations Learn, Innovate, and Compete in the Knowledge Economy