11:45 – Teams/Groups Rollout
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In this week's 11:45, Charlie announced a reimagining of the old Groups system to foster camaraderie, competition, learning, and fun. This is just the start; adjustments will be made as needed to ensure long-term effectiveness.
Key Takeaways:
Team Structure:
- Five teams formed based on industry specializations:
- Energy/Supply Chain/Waste
- General Construction
- Heavy Civil
- Mechanical/Electrical
- Renegades/Oddballs/One-offs
- Teams consist of 7-9 members each, with at least 6 months of desk experience required for inclusion
- Effort made to group people in similar industries, with the possibility for future adjustments
Team Leadership:
- Team captains to be elected by a group vote
- One-year term limit for captains
- Captain responsibilities:
- Organize meetings and get-togethers
- Lead conversations within the team
- Represent the group in occasional meetings with Charlie
Meeting Schedule:
- Monthly team meetings suggested, with flexibility for each group
- Occasional meetings between team captains and Charlie for trend analysis and suggestions
- Teams may be asked to discuss specific topics and provide feedback
- $250 quarterly budget for team get-togethers (e.g., lunches, dinners, drinks)
- Preference for in-person meetings, with occasional virtual options if necessary
Quarterly Competition:
- Quarterly cash prizes per person: 1st place ($500), 2nd place ($250), 3rd place ($100)
- Performance metrics:
- Overall group billings
- Average billings
- Interviews
- Send-outs
- Connections
- Points system: 5 points for 1st place, 4 for 2nd, 3 for 3rd, 2 for 4th, 1 for 5th in each criterion
- Weekly email updates and real-time standings on the intranet
Competition Timeline:
- Current competition period: September 1 - November 30-ish
- Results to be announced before the Christmas party
Future Considerations:
- Potential inclusion of an engagement/participation metric (to be determined)
- Open to suggestions and adjustments for continuous improvement