Description
Right-Minded Teamwork ® 9 Right Choices is a real-world team-building process that creates a team that works as one. No “pretend” process, silly team games, or useless training exercises are found here.
This book presents 9 Choices and the thought systemWhat you believe is your thought system. Pause and reflect on this truth, and above all, be thankful that it is true. More that successful team leaders and facilitators use to create and sustain teams that Do No Harm and Work as One ®.
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What is Right-Minded Teamwork?
This fast read is an excellent Right-Minded Teamwork primer. In this book, RMT’s 9 Right Choices are defined, and practical exercises are provided for applying each one. This book teaches team facilitators, team leaders, and teammates how to incorporate these 9 Right Choices to create and sustain unified teamwork, making achieving team goals inevitable.
Right-Minded Teamwork’s 9 Right Choices
1. Make the Right-Minded Choice: Choose ReasonReason is a mythological character and symbolic guide who shows you how to think and behave in a Right-Minded way. As your Right-Minded teacher, Reason helps you differentiate and choose between Right-Minded and wrong-minded attitudes and behaviors. More
All teammates discuss and enthusiastically agree to take responsibility for creating and following their custom version of Right-Minded Teamwork.
2. OnenessOneness is a psychological state of mind. It can be described in many ways using phrases such do no harm, and work as one. Separateness is its opposite. More or SeparatenessOneness is a psychological state of mind. It can be described in many ways using phrases such do no harm, and work as one. Separateness is its opposite. More? Choose to Behave as One
Making a wholehearted commitment to Oneness is a crucial first step to Do No Harm, Work as One ®
3. Right-Minded Communication: An End to Separateness
Right-Minded teammates’ communication is effective and kind. This type of communication flows naturally and effortlessly when teammates actively live the first two choices.
4. Meaningful Vision: Make Your Dream Come True
The team’s vision provides the context for making Right-Minded, team-oriented choices.
5. Work AgreementsA Work Agreement is a collective teammate promise to transform non-productive, adversarial behavior into collaborative teamwork behavior. More: Bring People Together as One
Work Agreements establish an environment in which teammates forgive past mistakes in the present, opening them up to greater future potential.
6. Critical Few: Complete Important Tasks FirstWhen a team is stuck in the "full-plate syndrome," it is best to complete the important tasks first. More
Instead of chasing busyness, Right-Minded teammates spend their time doing the right things right.
7. Mistakes Happen: Correct Them; Don’t Punish People
Right-Minded teammates do not fear or blame. They correct mistakes because they know that doing so is one of the most sensible and sane ways to learn.
8. Conflict Happens: Go to the Classroom, Not the Battleground
When team conflict occurs, Right-Minded teammates rise above the psychological battleground, make Right-Minded choices, and find constructive solutions.
9. Recognition: Make It Easy to Keep GoingAuthentic recognition is giving and receiving genuine appreciation for a job well done. More
Giving and receiving authentic recognition for a job well done feeds team spirit and fuels Right-Minded Teamwork’s continuous improvement process.
These teamwork Choices are universal, self-evident, and self-validating. With the 9 Choices in your mind, you no longer have to wonder what you should do in any team situation. The answer will always be, “Do No Harm and Work as One.”
Two Options for Applying the 9 Right Choices
There is no single right way to apply the choices. However, two possible scenarios lend themselves well to team application.
The first option is to ask all teammates to read this book, Right-Minded Teamwork: 9 Right Choices for Building a Team that Works as One, and complete the survey at the end [it’s also included in this ebook package]. You will then compile teammates’ scores and comments and distribute the overall results to all teammates. As a full team, you will discuss the results and identify which Choices to apply in your team.
The second option is to openly discuss, in a team meeting, the first two of the 9 Right Choices. By the end of the meeting, teammates will have chosen several of their own “right” attitudes and work behaviors that they want to live by going forward. These team-wide “right choices” are captured in team Work Agreements that everyone agrees to follow.
It’s the Dialogue!
No matter which approach you choose, remember it is really about the dialogue. These 9 Choices are undoubtedly important, but they are secondary to your team’s discussion of them. Regardless of your preferred approach, every application should include a healthy, functional, and empowering dialogue that moves your teammates towards acting and behaving as one unified team.
Everything You Need to Get Started Is Here!
This package contains these downloadable files:
- Ebook: PDF, 172 pages – Right-Minded Teamwork: 9 Right Choices
- Ebook: ePUB, 172 pages – Right-Minded Teamwork: 9 Right Choices
- PDF: 9 Right Choices Teammate Survey – Instructions & Questionnaire
- MS Word Document: 9 Right Choices Teammate Survey – Instructions & Questionnaire
***NOTE: This ebook package includes accompanying Reusable Resources specific to this book. Paperback purchases made through Amazon or Barnes & Noble do NOT include these Reusable Resources. If you have already made your paperback purchase, visit the Resources section of your book for a discount code, then return to rightmindedteamwork.com to invest in your accompanying Reusable Resources.
Praise for Right-Minded Teamwork’s 9 Right Choices
Alan Kleier, Former GM/VP, Chevron
Your work provides a roadmap to use in building a team that works. Again, thank you. I appreciate all you did for me and my teams.
Patrick Carmichael, VP Best Practices Institute, Former Head Talent Management Saudi Aramco
In Right-Minded Teamwork, Dan separates the fun and games of team bonding from the hard work (the muck & mire) of team building. [This is] an in-depth model for real-world team building in a realistic, direct and safe manner.
Rick Murray, JD/PhD Exec. Director Dispute Resolution Center of the Northwest
I successfully used the principles of Right-Minded Teamwork in community mediation. I recommend Right-Minded Teamwork to any mediator engaged in dysfunctional behavior in community mediation.
Robin Hensley, VP IT, UPS
Thanks for teaching us about our two choices [in the Right-Minded Choice Model]. It clearly shows me that I have two choices: I can either be a victim of the world I see, or I can be accountable and change the way I respond to every seeming difficulty that happens. Thanks again. I now feel more in control of myself!
Bobby Fisher, Former Sr. Operations Manager, Chevron
[Right-Minded Teamwork] is like an additive or lubrication for the business that wants to keep things running smoothly, effectively and efficiently. Dan removes deposits and cleans things up so they can run right.
Joel Sorensen, Former Vice President, Prairie Island Nuclear Power Plant
Our plant moved from a victim culture to an accountable culture where everyone is now pulling together versus pulling apart. This new culture helped us to complete the last outage turnaround in record time.
Jim Lash, Former Training Manager, Prairie Island Nuclear Power.
I’ve been a trainer/facilitator for over 15 years, and I thought I knew a lot about facilitating conflict meetings. But the [Right-Minded Teamwork] Team Work Agreement process beats all that I’ve ever seen. I’m looking forward to learning and using that tool here at Prairie Island.
Phillip Myint, CEO at EDG, Inc.
Congrats on your work anniversary! It was about 28 years ago when we first met. The facilitation and team work fundamentals that you taught back then are still the way I conduct meetings and interact with others…with great success. It’s amazing how well-founded and effective your guidance and coaching was and how much it has helped me in trying to be a good leader.
Tamara Lobban-Jones, Founder & President, Diverse Health Hub
I’ve known Dan and Right-Minded Teamwork [RMT] since 2010. I can say firsthand that Right-Minded Teamwork’s work processes and methods work. When I founded Diverse Health Hub in 2019, I began implementing RMT principles and they are helping our team to make positive changes in healthcare to ensure equity for all.
Dave Jensen, Former Managing Director, Chevron
I actually have the Right Choice ModelThe model is a teaching aid that helps your team choose a set of unique, “right” teamwork attitudes and behaviors. More card pinned with magnets to my file cabinet and I too refer to it routinely, to coach myself and others in difficult situations. It has helped us to create a positive attitude in our teamwork.
Danny Boyd, Sr. Team Leader, Chevron
I have a Right Choice Model poster in my office and a card in my wallet that I use frequently when managing conflict and providing coaching to others. It is a valuable tool that has made my job and personal life easier at times.
Jacob Gros, Offshore Installation Manager, Chevron
I’m looking at a Right Choice Model poster in my office as I type this note and appreciate you bringing this into my career and personal life. I don’t think a day goes by that I don’t think about this model or share the principle of this model with someone.
Teca Pedro, Manager L&D International, Angola, Africa
I have been inspired and enjoyed using your Right Choice Model in most of my workshops since 2005 and found it very useful. For Team Building activities, Right Choice is most definitely highly recommended.
Ken McCall, Director UAE, Westinghouse Electric Co.
I’ve used the Right Choice Model for 20+ years and I still live by the process today in my professional and personal life. It’s a great way to kick-start a new team or invigorate a seasoned one.
Cindy Thomas, Team Leader, Assisted Living Industry
I can tell you without a doubt that my team and I use the Right Choice Model all we can and we LOVE it!! Our team has really grown and achieved a lot through the program and we continue each week in our meetings to utilize what you have taught us.
Tiffany Smith, Team Leader, Chevron
I still keep the Right Choice Model card in my badge holder.
Sanjay Huprikar, President, Europe and South Asia Operations at IPC
Thank you for your wonderful facilitation efforts last week and kind words to me. The offsite was very positive on several levels and also gave us a window into things we still need to work on.
Ramin Ranjbar, OD Consultant, San Francisco, CA
I’ve known Dan and Right-Minded Teamwork [RMT] since 2010 when I was an OD Practitioner at Aramco in Dhahran. I can say firsthand that Right-Minded Teamwork’s work processes and facilitation methods work. When I founded Global Performance in 2012, I incorporated many RMT principles into my practice. They help me help our client organizations to make positive changes that help them achieve their mission.
Lauren Bailey, Project Leader, Boston Consulting Group
What’s great about the book is that in addition to the process outlined, the author provides supplemental resources and links to additional information to help you out.
May Oneness be With You & Your Teammates 🙏
Dan Hogan, Certified Master Facilitator
Dan Hogan –
A fast read that takes you straight to the root of team dysfunctions and gives you proven, step-by-step tools to improve team function and deliver results. I have paid $1000’s for team training and workshops that are better summarized here. I am glad to be reminded to choose Reason over Ego and stay in my right-mind. R. Hensley 2013
Dan Hogan –
The author’s passion and skill for facilitation and developing teams is evident and this book provides tools and examples to channel his experience so it may be applied by readers. The style of writing is to-the-point and provides good information without holding back.
The book focuses on how to help teams identify weaknesses and work better together by following a process the author has developed based upon his experience. What’s great about the book is that in addition to the process outlined, the author provides supplemental resources and links to additional information to help you out. In the book, he consistently advocates a team approach for working and after reading it, you see that he practices what he writes and truly wants you to be a better team leader. Lauren Bailey, 2013
Dan Hogan –
A thoughtful approach to building a Team
Reviewed in Canada September 22, 2022
I used the concepts in this book to help design a very successful team-building workshop; great read. Easy to apply concepts. B. Bond
Dan Hogan –
The author of this guide is all-knowing and has clearly and in a pithy way documented the nine steps to bringing a team together. Togetherness and one-mindedness are key elements to an average team doing extraordinary things. [This book] provides a roadmap to use in building a team that works. Alan Kleier, Former GM/VP 2014