A rigid hierarchy often hinders an organization’s adaptability. General McChrystal witnessed this first hand while leading the Joint Special Operations Command in the fight against Al Qaeda. McChrystal’s solution was to foster an environment conducive to shared consciousness and empowered execution. Teams are effective because they trust each other and have a shared purpose. This is what McChrystal refers to as a shared consciousness. Once a shared consciousness gives a team the knowledge to do what is right, the team must also be empowered with the authority to act. McChrystal argues that these elements are required if you want to build a “Team of Teams.”
Team of Teams
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