Apollo 13:
A Case Study in Leadership and Teamwork
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What participants are saying about Apollo 13:
“It’s as if the movie was made to teach leadership and teamwork.”
“This program is very inspirational . . .it was fun and I learned a lot in the process.”
“I want everyone in our company to go through Apollo 13!”
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Program Benefits
JCH Associates “Apollo 13” will make your team members as effective as the crew of Apollo 13! This innovative, action-packed behavior change experience uses the Universal City Studios movie “Apollo 13" as a stunning illustration of the power of effective leadership and teamwork. These skills are what saved the lives of the real-life Apollo 13 crew, whose story is depicted in the movie. Participants also learn the Eight Building Blocks of Effective Teamwork including Effective Leadership. They use these concepts to observe, assess, and discuss the skills modeled in the movie; apply the skills to real-life team situations; and sustain improvement back on the job. After Apollo 13, your team members will be enlightened, enthusiastic, and better able to:
Program Description
Apollo 13 participants learn the practical, enlightening principles and skills that will help them improve their levels of teamwork. The program begins when each participant receives 8 color-coded wooden blocks that represent the Eight Building Blocks of Effective Teamwork. Participants discuss these 8 key elements and complete action exercises. Then they watch the complete "Apollo 13" movie, stopping numerous times to discuss the skills observed. After the movie, participants analyze how four leaders and three teams performed during the movie crisis. Next, participants apply the lessons learned to real-life teamwork issues. They use the building blocks to frame the discussion, and each member selects the one that would have the most dramatic effect on the team or leader. Finally, the team develops a specific action plan for implementing necessary change. Back on the job, participants use the building block cubes to continuously reinforce their newly learned teamwork strategies. The Eight Building Blocks of Effective Teamwork are Effective leadership, Unanimous commitment to a clear and common goal, Clearly defined roles and responsibilities, Effective, open communication, Consistent and united effort, Resources to do the job, Climate of trust, respect and mutual support, and Commitment to the team (vs. self). Audience
Target Audience: Apollo 13 is most effective for members of intact work teams from all areas and levels within you organization.
Implementation/Customization
Apollo 13 is typically implemented as a 1-day workshop for groups of 12 to 30 team members. It is also appropriate for non-team members and for larger groups. Discussion and improvement action planning is tailored to your company’s current work environment, challenges, and opportunities Users Include: Brown-Foreman Beverages Worldwide, Providence Journal Co., Chaparral Steel, Inc. |
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