Leadership & Culture

Structured problem-solving, teamwork and increased productivity are the foundational elements of any successful business. At TGG, we understand the importance of these concepts and strive to help our clients achieve the highest levels of success. In this blog, we will discuss how implementing effective problem-solving and teamwork strategies can aid businesses in increasing their overall productivity.

Structured problem-solving begins with identifying the root cause(s) of the issue before attempting to develop a solution. By taking the time to fully evaluate the problem and determine the root cause(s), businesses can avoid costly mistakes and focus their efforts on finding the most effective resolution. Additionally, implementing teamwork strategies can help businesses to effectively collaborate, increase their overall safety, and implement the best solutions. Teamwork allows for the sharing of ideas and perspectives, which can lead to creative solutions that wouldn’t have been identified by working solo.

Once the root cause(s) have been documented and a solution identified, it is important to quickly implement the new processes and update the documentation. This ensures that the issue is resolved in a timely manner and productivity is unhindered. Additionally, it is important to measure the solution’s success to ensure it is working. This can be accomplished by tracking metrics.  Those might include but are not limited to employee morale, customer satisfaction, and employee productivity. By tracking these metrics, businesses can make adjustments and ensure that problem-solving and teamwork strategies are effective.

At TGG, we understand the importance of structured problem-solving and teamwork, and how they can empower businesses to become more productive. We strive to help our clients implement effective solutions to meet or exceed their goals and achieve success.

 

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Your small plane has crash-landed in the deserted wilderness of the subarctic and you must decide the importance of each item in your possession as it relates to your survival. Are you better off as an individual or with a team?

This is the premise of our Survival Simulation, which was run at an annual training event for Nissan Canada. Due to COVID, this event wasn’t held in-person, so on Friday, December 11th nearly 100 Nissan employees joined a Zoom call from their various home offices to participate in this fun, challenging, and educational activity. Utilizing “breakout rooms” participants were still able to experience the small group collaborations which are vital to this exercise.  

After the exercise, students took the Group Styles Inventory (GSI) assessment. This assessment highlights team behavior features that help (or hinder) a team’s performance in a way that makes it easier for the individuals to discuss scenarios to overcome team interaction obstacles and achieve a more effective teamwork dynamic. 

The Survival Simulation along with the GSI assessment made for a perfect team-building experience that left participants with a new understanding of the importance of team dynamics. 

This is just one of the numerous training simulations we offer as part of our consulting services. You can read more about some of our simulations here or contact us to discuss how we can help with your team building.

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In November of 2019, Zack and Phil traveled to Canada to facilitate a team-building exercise as part of a large training event for Nissan field staff. They ran our PROD Simulation, which teaches Lean concepts in a fun and interactive way, with over 50 members of the technical sales team. By the end of the training team members had the skills to identify areas of waste and find opportunities for process improvements.     

For more information on the PRODSim, visit https://www.guthriegroup.com/product/prodsim/

If you’re interested in team-building exercises or Lean Six Sigma training contact us today.

     

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Define your Problem Statement.

The first step towards breaking your organizational log jams is identifying and verbalizing the challenge you're facing. What are you trying to solve? This simple Problem Statement exercise can have profound implications for your team. It helps you define the issue and gives TGG some sense of where the soft spots could be in your Order to Cash process. We invite you to take a few moments to fill out this form. A TGG consultant will contact you shortly to discuss your Problem Statement and provide some insight on how we may be able to help.

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