... 1997 Innovation Organizational structure Problem solving Teams USA If a few members of your firm flew a skull and crossbones from the flagpole, with your company logo covering one eye socket, would you regard it as youthful free‐spirit, or a cause for dismissal? A small team...

...Pamela Spears Describes the METHODS teamworking model which includes seven basic principles: measurement; encouraging improvement; teaching; listening and conflict resolution; optimization and innovation; dreaming; and success. Explains how these principles have worked for two teams at J.C. Penney...

... process of team working in which each production area aims to have multi‐skilled, interchangeable team members able to work in all roles and on all equipment in their department, and in which ownership of output is entrusted to the team. Suggests that such innovation has greatly improved the company′s...

... Deloitte, Made in the UK, suggests quite the reverse in terms of performance – though manufacturing management can still improve. © MCB UP Limited 1992 Innovation Manufacturing Surveys Competitive strategy ...