APPENDIX
The Team of Teams 10th Anniversary microsite is more than a celebration—it’s a hub for ongoing learning. Below, you’ll find a curated collection of resources to help you explore the principles in greater depth.
Empowered teams move faster, innovate more, and outperform competitors—but only when leaders provide the right structure. This article outlines the four essential elements of empowerment and offers actionable guidance for building a culture of ownership and accountability.
There’s no question whether today’s organizations must integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their workflows and operations for tomorrow’s challenges. If anyone is still debating the transformative power of AI, well, this article isn’t intended to convince them.
In a world where mistrust is rampant, leaders must take intentional steps to build trust between teams. This article explores the three critical components of trust—benevolence, competence, and reliability—and provides six actionable strategies to strengthen collaboration and communication.
Great teams don’t just reflect—they adapt. After-Action Reviews (AARs) turn lessons into action, strengthening shared consciousness and preventing repeated mistakes. Learn our proven framework to embed AARs into your team’s operating rhythm for smarter, faster decisions.
Misaligned communication doesn’t just confuse—it kills execution. When messaging lacks clarity and emotional connection, teams disengage, and strategy stalls. Learn how leaders can craft an aligning narrative that builds trust, sharpens focus, and turns messaging into action.
Recounting Keith Pellegrini’s journey from skepticism to advocacy of the “Team of Teams” leadership model, this article illustrates how collaborative principles transformed military operations and later influenced civilian organizational leadership.
For decades, the annual planning cycle served as the bedrock of organizational strategy. It offered clarity, structure, and a sense of control. But that world is gone. Today, the velocity of disruption outpaces the rigidity of static plans, and leaders who cling to last December’s goals often find themselves misaligned, reactive, and behind.
Trust is an essential ingredient for every high-performing team, but is inherently difficult to build and maintain.
Trust is faith in the benevolence, competence, and integrity of a teammate. When organizations ask us to remove uncertainty among their teams, we do so by installing the capability of Trust. The result is an environment in which people feel safe to share their ideas, innovate and fuel growth.
Want to achieve success as a team? Start with a common purpose and shared values.
Empowered Execution is vital for leading organizations. Learn how it works and why it's crucial for high-performing teams.
Explore the 'Team of Teams executive summary' for transformative leadership strategies that empower teams and foster collaboration across your organization.
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