Monday, April 30, 2007

"The human head weighs 8 pounds." (JM)

My last post I brought up the point that starting a second race team will probably be similar to starting a second church. Of course that statement is a bit simplified, but I think concepts exist between the two teams that similarities will overlap.

Speaking of teams, if you haven't read Roger Habich's blog, he is focusing on the Total Velocity Motorsports team. Eventually he will get to a couple of team members that play a back-stage role that is really important in projecting the excellence of the race team. They may not be able to be at the track during race day, but the job they do is top-notch and appreciated by everyone who works on the car. It is an example of all the men and women behind the scenes that pull off a Sunday morning experience at TRC.

And segue back into my two-team management and interaction model:

The [unscientific and unproven] laws of 2 [1 established, 1 new] teams:
1) Team leaders will always help or guide the team in most need.
2) Not every team will be equal or treated equally.
3) The same thing in one team won't necessarily work in the other.
4) Each team has a different communication mix.
5) Tools can be shared between teams, but crucial (read: expensive) tools have to be doubled.
6) Economies of scale do not apply in regards to physical things. Creative and intellectual, yes.
7) If everyone is focused on the same goal, no one should feel left out or discouraged.
8) Be prepared to fight for some territory between teams. Just hug it out. Hug it out.
9) Sometimes teams will have to hunker down and ignore the other just to be focused on the goal. It doesn't mean there is tension or they don't care. See #7.
10) Team notes are to be shared. Keeping them separate is key, but definitely share them and make them accessible.

If I don't go ADD, I'll try and explain each point and provide support for my thoughts.

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