The Discipline of Teams

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The thesis statement of “The Discipline of Teams” article shows individuals that no matter what backgrounds they come from or differences they have, they can come together and work together as a team, not just a group of individuals. It asserts that for a real team to form, there ought to be a team purpose that is specific and distinctive to the group and needs its associates to try their best and achieve something beyond individual end-products. They must be committed to the team’s success and trust each other within the group for the individuals to work together effectively.      

The article’s thesis statement serves as a big idea since discipline brings structure and stability into individuals’ lives. While in the team, discipline teaches an individual to be respectful and responsible (Katzenbach & Smith, 2005). The adherence to well-defined regulations is the foundation of society. It’s a big idea since it promotes people’s good behavior to better society and makes it a more pleasurable dwelling for everyone to live.

Based on the five characteristics of a team’s essential discipline, I think a strong commitment to how the work gets done is most important to a team’s success. The major benefit of strong commitment is improved bottom-line results. Being committed to the team strategies highlights the steps essential to succeed and gives the group a strong focus on succeeding. Committed individuals in the team make decisions that benefit their members, leading to better ideas and more effective performance.  

One of the teams that I was part of was a scout group with a common purpose and specific goals. The purpose was to promote young people’s development in attaining full physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual potentials as responsible citizens. Having a common purpose and specific goals helped change the lives of many individuals and positively impacted them.   

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Katzenbach, J. R., & Smith, D. K. (2005). The discipline of teams. Harvard business review, 83(7), 162.