Extraordinary Groups © 2013 Extraordinary Groups: How Ordinary Teams Achieve Amazing Results by Geoffrey Bellman and Kathleen Ryan 1

Field Study:  Why do some groups achieve amazing results while most do not?  What do extraordinary groups have in common that sorts them from others?  How might we create these terrific results more often? Extraordinary Groups © 20132

An Extraordinary Group... achieves outstanding results because members see and act on a shared realization of their capacity for greatness. Extraordinary Groups © 20133

Eight Performance Indicators 1.Compelling Purpose 2.Shared Leadership 3.Just-Enough Structure 4.Full Engagement 5.Embracing Differences 6.Profound Learning 7.Strengthened Relationships 8.Great Results Extraordinary Groups © 20134

1. Compelling Purpose Bold/break-through/cutting-edge Linked to a noble cause Shared & understood Guides all action Extraordinary Groups © 20135

2. Shared Leadership Members see selves as leaders Designated leader = an option Leader sees that group is led Shared sense of responsibility for outcomes Extraordinary Groups © 20136

3. Just-Enough Structure And just in time More open…messier Structure for outcomes Means to an end More organic than mechanical Extraordinary Groups © 20137

4. Full Engagement Excitement & passion evident Humor/laughter/fun = part of work Enjoy working hard together People willingly give… and then give more Extraordinary Groups © 20138

5. Embracing Differences Difference = opportunity More opinions = creative options Individual uniqueness respected Trusting environment important Extraordinary Groups © 20139

6. Profound Learning Surprising & non-linear Deliberate, not just accidental Stretch to learn builds confidence Learning together is exciting Life--not just task--learning Extraordinary Groups ©

7. Strengthened Relationships Through risk & success together Great work is key People count on each other Shared work creates deep bonds Extraordinary Groups ©

8. Great Results Tangible & intangible results Tangible = destination important to the group and sponsors Intangible = journey important to the group more than sponsors Results along the way build momentum Extraordinary Groups ©

SIX GROUP NEEDS Extraordinary Groups ©

ACCEPTANCE: I know and appreciate myself for who I am right now. I know my talents and limitations. I live in awareness of my abilities. I can express who I am to others. Extraordinary Groups ©

POTENTIAL: I am growing into a fuller and better self. I sense that I could be more. I am drawn to my possibilities. I want to learn and grow. Extraordinary Groups ©

BOND: We connect creating a shared sense of identity and belonging. We create a safe space for each other. We know who we are together. We each play our parts. Extraordinary Groups ©

PURPOSE: We reach for common goals together. We are committed to our shared purpose. We influence each other. We count on each other. Extraordinary Groups ©

REALITY: We understand and accept our world and how it functions. We are alert to the world we live in. We are intrigued by our world. We are ready to respond to that world. Extraordinary Groups ©

IMPACT: We will act on and change our world. We want to make our world better. We are powerful. We know we can make a difference. Extraordinary Groups ©

Energized Connected Hopeful Changed Extraordinary Groups © FOUR FEELINGS

Did this experience ENERGIZE you or your team? Do you feel more CONNECTED to the team, its purpose, yourself? Do you feel more HOPEFUL about the team, its work, yourself? Do you feel CHANGED by this team experience? Extraordinary Groups ©

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