Extraordinary Groups © 2013
Extraordinary Groups: How Ordinary Teams Achieve Amazing Results
byGeoffrey Bellman andKathleen Ryan
1
2
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 © 2013
3
An Extraordinary Group. . .
achieves outstanding results because members see and act on a shared realization
of their capacity for greatness.
Extraordinary Groups © 2013
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 © 2013 4
1. Compelling Purpose
• Bold/break-through/cutting-edge • Linked to a noble cause• Shared & understood• Guides all action
Extraordinary Groups © 2013 5
6
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 © 2013
3. Just-Enough Structure
• And just in time• More open…messier• Structure for outcomes• Means to an end• More organic than mechanical
Extraordinary Groups © 2013 7
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 © 2013 8
5. Embracing Differences
• Difference = opportunity• More opinions = creative options• Individual uniqueness respected • Trusting environment important
Extraordinary Groups © 2013 9
10
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 © 2013
7. Strengthened Relationships
• Through risk & success together• Great work is key• People count on each other• Shared work creates deep bonds
Extraordinary Groups © 2013 11
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 © 2013 12
SIXGROUPNEEDS
Extraordinary Groups © 2013 13
ACCEPTANCE: I know and appreciate myself for who I amright now.
I know my talents and limitations.
I live in awareness of my abilities.
I can express who I am to others.
Extraordinary Groups © 2013 14
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 © 2013 15
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 © 2013 16
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 © 2013 17
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 © 2013 18
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 © 2013 19
EnergizedConnected
HopefulChanged
Extraordinary Groups © 2013 20
FOURFEELINGS
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 © 2013 21
TRANSFOR-MATION
Extraordinary Groups © 2013 22
For articles, tools, and exercises:
www.extraordinarygroups.com
For training, coaching, or consulting:
[email protected] Extraordinary Groups © 2013 23