Bechtel Case Study Summary

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At Bechtel, I was on team of 6 individuals tasked with designing a $12 billion purchasing program and also managing supply chain projects of various kinds.

The team was successful because of five factors:

a. it was a real team, not a group of individuals or a department simulating a team;

b. there was clear and engaging direction;

c. there was an enabling structure that allowed the team to achieve its aims;

d. there was a supportive organizational context; and

e. there was supportive coaching.

As the team leader, I defined the vision, identified solutions, provided structured and ad hoc guidance to team members, liaised with Bechtel, and took responsibility for the quality of the work product.

I also promoted a knowledge sharing

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