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Team Focus From The Mckinsey Engagement
THE TEAM FOCUS
FRAMEWORK
FOR TEAM PROBLEM SOLVING

THIS ABRIDGED SLIDE DECK WAS PREPARED FOR THE WEBINAR ON
JUNE 26, 2009
SEE THE FULL VERSION AND SUPPORTING TEMPLATES AND SLIDES
AT WWW.PAULFRIGA.COM

Dr. Paul N. Friga - 2009

Confidential material from the book:
The McKinsey Engagement:
A Powerful Toolkit for More Efficient and Effective Team Problem Solving

The TEAM FOCUS Framework
2

Interpersonal

T
E
A
M

Talk
Evaluate
Assist
Motivate

Analytical

F
O
C
U
S

Frame
Organize
Collect
Understand
Synthesize

Source: The McKinsey Engagement by Paul N. Friga

The TEAM FOCUS “Rules of Engagement”
Talk

Evaluate

Assist

• Communicate constantly • Listen attentively
• Separate issues from people

• Discuss group dynamics • Set expectations and monitor results • Develop and reevaluate a personal plan

• Leverage expertise • Keep teammates accountable • Provide timely feedback Motivate
• Identify unique motivators • Positively reinforce teammates
• Celebrate achievements FOCUS

TEAM

3

Source: The McKinsey Engagement by Paul N. Friga

TALK: Team Charter
4

CG2020 (Center Grove 2020)

Team Name
Client Name

White River Citizens United
(and Johnson County commissioners and county council members)

Project Description

Investigate incorporation/annexation options for White River Township in Johnson County, IN

Potential Issues

 Lack of relevant data
 Public resistance to ideas

Success Goals

 Clear recommendations that are understandable by the general public and supported by data
 Usable document that will be used by the county leaders to make decisions going forward

Guiding Principles

 Employ the tools from the TEAM FOCUS framework
 Ensure that all work is high impact

CONTACT INFORMATION
Name

Role

Dr. Paul Friga

Project Oversight

Chris Cannon

Project Manager

Alan Burleson

MBA Consultant

Tim Krzywicki

MBA Consultant

Shalini Makkar

MBA Consultant

Bhavin Shah

MBA Consultant

Rachita Sundar

MBA Consultant

Email

Phone (W)

Phone (M)

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