Dont just put your friends on your team

The speaker shares their experience of forming a team to launch a global service for Rolls Royce. Initially, the team lacked diversity in thought, leading to unsatisfactory results. Realizing the need for diverse perspectives, the speaker recruited thought leaders and mavericks, which transformed the team into a high-performing unit. This change led to a successful project outcome, generating significant revenue and client satisfaction. The key lesson is the importance of diverse ideas and the acceptance of initial friction in team dynamics to achieve high performance.

What steps did the speaker take to improve the team's performance?

What was the outcome of the team's efforts after six months?