apollo 13 a unique course in leadership

Leadership - Commitment - Execution 1

APOLLO 13

A Unique Course In Leadership


APOLLO 13


Failure is not an Failure is not an option!option!


Why Apollo 13? Diverse Group of Personnel

Had To Deal With Remote Associates

Time Was A Critical Factor

Limited Resources

Had To Deal With Problems Never Encountered Before

Creativity And Flexibility Were Required

24 / 7 Operation

Landscape Was Constantly Changing

Execution Process Under Scrutiny


Why Apollo 13 Now?

Businesses Are:

Facing uncertainty in the marketplace

Experiencing situations never before encountered

Struggling with employee loyalty and morale

Dealing with employees worried about job security

Fighting issues that could threaten their very existence!


Today’s Big “HDW’s”

HDW = How DO We?

HDW create a team that is effective in times of uncertainty?create a team that is effective in times of uncertainty?

HDW learn to respond appropriately in times of crisis?learn to respond appropriately in times of crisis?

HDW successfully deal with adversity?successfully deal with adversity?

HDW ensure clear communication throughout the organization?ensure clear communication throughout the organization?

HDW develop mutual trust and respect for teammates?develop mutual trust and respect for teammates?

HDW focus on the goals and not the obstacles?focus on the goals and not the obstacles?

HDW develop a team that simply won’t accept failure?develop a team that simply won’t accept failure?

HDW create an atmosphere that is non-threatening?create an atmosphere that is non-threatening?

HDW create a team that deals effectively with change? create a team that deals effectively with change?


13 Key Learnings

CommunicationCommunication

CommitmentCommitment

ConfidenceConfidence

CreativityCreativity

FocusFocus

LeadershipLeadership

Not Accepting Failure!

Overcoming AdversityOvercoming Adversity

PreparationPreparation

Problem SolvingProblem Solving

Speed of ExecutionSpeed of Execution

TeamworkTeamwork

Trust / RespectTrust / Respect


Scene 1 – Square Peg / Round HoleCreative Problem Solving

A problem arose that had never been anticipated

Leadership used humor to ease the tension

Representatives of teams associated with the problem presented facts

Leadership emphatically stated the objective and the time constraints

A team with appropriate expertise to solve the problem was assembled

Team leader clearly defined the task, resources and time constraints

Limited resources; the team had to “make do” with what they had

Open and creative thinking was required to solve the problem

The manufacturing process had to be thoroughly documented

Procedures had to be clearly communicated to a very remote location

The team celebrated their success!


Scene 2 – Corridor BurnLeadership & Teamwork

The team had to be grounded… an absolute goal to focus on

All team members were under extreme stress and pressure

Leader took charge immediately and assigned task responsibilities

All members of the team were involved

Accuracy and speed of execution was critical

Team members never lost their focus

The environment was not conducive to executing the task

The person with the least amount of pressure assumed the role of coach

There was constant, effective communication throughout the exercise

The team rose to the occasion and executed a seemingly impossible task!


Apollo 13 is Ideal For… Corporate Teams

“Kick-off” Meetings

Inter-Departmental Team Building

• Middle Management

• Sales

• Operations

• Employee Relations

• Project Management

• Engineering

• Executives

• Marketing

National and Regional Group Meetings

An Effective Theme for An Effective Theme for Organizational Goals and Organizational Goals and Objectives!Objectives!


APOLLO 13


apollo 13 a unique course in leadership

Documents