A631.1.5.RB_StevensEric

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1. Do you see value in the EcoSeagate team development process?
2. Why would something like this be necessary in a high-performing organization?
3. Could your organization benefit from a similar activity?

When I first viewed the video I saw that many of the participants in the video appeared to be having a difficult time with the program. The video started out with the introduction of what the issues were and the goals of the program in EcoSeagate.

I do see the value of this unique program because if forces the ideal of teamwork in the groups.  Without successful teamwork the individual teams would not be able to pass the tasks assigned to them.  These tasks were set up with team work in mind and the only way to pass each of these tasks is to depend on the other team members to do their part.  These tasks show individuals who may not have known each prior to this event that with cooperation the tasks can be completed successfully.

I think it is necessary because it allows each of these individuals to see that they are capable of accomplishing a task with complete strangers. I think this is beneficial also to show some people that without team work their ideas cannot succeed. It may also show others to relinquish the control when another with better skills can step up and help the team guide it way to success. This will allow many different scenarios where each of the team members  to contribute in each of their own way and become an important member of the team.

I really believe that my organization can benefit from such an event where you bring strangers together and focus on a common goal. By doing this you do take yourself and others out of a comfort zone where they may have been the big dog back at the office or in the field. You have in essence created an equal playing ground where nobody has a clear advantage at the beginning.  This will allow individuals who may not have been the star in the office to shine. These individuals may now have the best idea on how to accomplish the mission or task successfully. I really feel this is a great exercise in team building and the benefits that the organization has after this event can be astounding. I think that the company as a whole will have employees who have a new self-actualization that they do have the potential to make a difference and give something back to the organization.