The Achiever Newsletter

Self-Directed Work Teams

By Harry K. Jones

During the past few years, we have been indeed fortunate to have been able to collaborate with a number of valued clients as they implemented Self-Directed Work Teams. It has certainly been both educational and rewarding.

While many organizations are making great inroads with this revolutionary approach to leadership and productivity, many others are searching for definition. Fortune magazine calls them "the productivity breakthrough of the 90's." Tom Peters calls them a "basic organizational building block."

Why are self-directed teams getting so much attention. Because they work! They've passed the test of time and have become the management structure for many of today's most successful companies.

Leaders in every industry have found that to remain competitive means tapping into the vast, underutilized resource of knowledge within their workforces. Self-directed work teams are the most advanced form of empowerment and competitive organizations across the nation are using them aggressively with great results. We certainly look forward to partnering with more of our clients to implement this most powerful strategic tool.

Harry K. Jones is a professional speaker and consultant for AchieveMax^®, Inc., a firm specializing in custom-designed keynote presentations, seminars, and consulting services. Harry has appeared all over North America addressing topics such as change, customer service, creativity, employee retention, goal setting, leadership, stress management, teamwork and time management for a number of industries, including education, financial, government, healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing. He can be reached at 800-886-2MAX or by visiting http://www.AchieveMax.com.

Publication Date: Spring 1995

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