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APOLLO 13 A Unique Course In Leadership

APOLLO 13 A Unique Course In Leadership. APOLLO 13 A Unique Course In Leadership. Failure is not an option!. Diverse Group of Personnel. Had To Deal With Remote Associates. Why Apollo 13?. Time Was A Critical Factor. Limited Resources.

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APOLLO 13 A Unique Course In Leadership

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  1. APOLLO 13 A Unique Course In Leadership

  2. APOLLO 13 A Unique Course In Leadership Failure is not an option!

  3. Diverse Group of Personnel • Had To Deal With Remote Associates Why Apollo 13? • Time Was A Critical Factor • Limited Resources • Had To Deal With Problems Never Encountered Before • Creativity And Flexibility Were Required • 24 / 7 Operation • Landscape Was Constantly Changing • Execution Process Under Scrutiny

  4. Businesses Are: Why Apollo 13 Now? • Facing uncertainty in the marketplace • Experiencing situations never before encountered • Struggling with employee loyalty and morale • Dealing with employees worried about job security • Fighting issues that could threaten their very existence!

  5. HDWcreate a team that is effective in times of uncertainty? HDWlearn to respond appropriately in times of crisis? Today’s Big “HDW’s” HDWsuccessfully deal with adversity? HDW create a team that deals effectively with change? HDWensure clear communication throughout the organization? HDWdevelop mutual trust and respect for teammates? HDWfocus on the goals and not the obstacles? HDWcreate an atmosphere that is non-threatening? HDWdevelop a team that simply won’t accept failure? HDW = How DO We?

  6. CommunicationCommitmentConfidenceCreativityFocusLeadership Overcoming AdversityPreparationProblem SolvingSpeed of ExecutionTeamworkTrust / Respect 13 Key Learnings Not Accepting Failure!

  7. A problem arose that had never been anticipated • Representatives of teams associated with the problem presented facts Scene 1 – Square Peg / Round HoleCreativeProblem Solving • Leadership used humor to ease the tension • Leadership emphatically stated the objective and the time constraints • A team with appropriate expertise to solve the problem was assembled • Team leader clearly defined the task, resources and time constraints • Limited resources; the team had to “make do” with what they had • Open and creative thinking was required to solve the problem • The manufacturing process had to be thoroughly documented • Procedures had to be clearly communicated to a very remote location • The team celebrated their success!

  8. The team had to be grounded… an absolute goal to focus on • Accuracy and speed of execution was critical Scene 2 – Corridor BurnLeadership & Teamwork • All team members were under extreme stress and pressure • Leader took charge immediately and assigned task responsibilities • All members of the team were involved • The environment was not conducive to executing the task • The person with the least amount of pressure assumed the role of coach • There was constant, effective communication throughout the exercise • Team members never lost their focus • The team rose to the occasion and executed a seemingly impossible task!

  9. Corporate Teams • Executives Apollo 13 is Ideal For… • Middle Management • Marketing An Effective Theme for Organizational Goals and Objectives! • Sales • Operations • Employee Relations • Engineering • Project Management • “Kick-off” Meetings • National and Regional Group Meetings • Inter-Departmental Team Building

  10. APOLLO 13 A Unique Course In Leadership

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