presented by eddie kohlhase team building and team dynamics
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Presented by Eddie Kohlhase
Team Building and Team Dynamics
Overview
Introduction Culture Black Sox Strategies Questions
Principles of War
1. ‘Selection and Maintenance of the Aim’.
2. ‘Maintenance of Morale’.
Culture
What is Culture? Few coaches will not be faced with the
challenge of changing culture. It is not the same as structure, it is
deeper-seated patterns, unique to the organisation:- of assumptions, beliefs, attitudes, habit and customs.
Generally marked by “KEEP OUT”
Family as an analogy Although some genes are passed down,
each generation is different. Family likeness may persist, but beliefs
& attitudes, even between two generations may change.
There may be some continuities, but it also changes organically.
Culture…
The concept of values is a useful way of expressing a culture.
Values are abstract – you cannot see them. They underlie our everyday relationships with each other.
Culture…
Early Years: 1966 – 1980 Principally an American game. Competing, but without success. Individual brilliance as opposed to team
success. Coaching/Leadership – job for the boys, a
reward for admin work.
Black Sox Story…
1980 – 1996: Change in leadership. (Mike Walsh) Significant era of change for the Black Sox. Propelled New Zealand on to the world stage. 1984 – Winner 1998 – Runner Up 1992 – Runner Up 1996 – Winner
Black Sox Story…
Cornerstone of the era
ACCOUNTABILITY
1998 – 2004 Change in leadership (Don Tricker) Back to back World Champions – 2000,
2004. 2000 – Managed through direction. 2004 – Led through empowerment.
Black Sox Story…
Cornerstone of the era
COLLABORATION / ACCOUNTABILITY / INITIATIVE
2004 – Present Appointed in October 2004. First assignment scheduled February 2005
- Senior retirements. Camp - December 2004. Competed and won International
tournament in February 2005.
Black Sox Story…
Observations “First 100 days” Some let discipline go. Forgot routines. Some felt that rules didn’t apply. Sense of invincibility.
Black Sox Story…
Solution: Renewal and Rebuilding
Analysis of past, present and future behaviours
Q: Why do we win?
Established our Vision, Mission and Values. Based on our analysis. Players signed off on the values as our core.
Formulated our High Performance Plan - significant player input.
Next Steps Renewal
Key areas
ACCOUNTABILIY, COLLABORATION & INITIATIVE
18 athletes received gold medals in 2004. Only 8 remain. Still 2 years from our pinnacle event.
Difficult process – impact on team culture.
Next Steps Rebuilding
Leaders of high performing teams don’t count on impulse or emotions to produce the behaviours of winners.
Unlock hidden greatness
Challenge the why?
Established disciplines and embedded them into formal structures.
Renewal Making it real
People
The individuals who make up the Black Sox - all with unique characteristics.
Direction
The reasons for our existence. What we are trying to achieve and how we are going about it.
Processes
The commonly understood way we go about our work.
Shape
The structural properties of the Black Sox. Defined boundaries which determine our form, shape and function.
Soul
The hidden forces at play in the Black Sox which influence individual behaviour.
Formal appraisals – accountability.
Formal concept of functional leadership.
RebuildMaking it real
Central to culture is leadership.
Functional Leadership
Task Need
Group
Maintenance
Needs
Individual
Needs
Final Thought
Leaders learn from the past, focus on the present and prepare for the future.