Using segments from the classic Hollywood movie Twelve Angry Men starring Henry Fonda, Dr. Margaret Wheatley gives examples of teamwork displayed by jury members during a murder case. Dr. Wheatley shows parallels between the case on screen and certain behaviours familiar to work groups. There are five key message segments: 1. A Different Kind of Leadership: Effective team leaders encourage everyone to participate. 2. The Decision-Making Environment: A work group entrusted with a decision must stay together and work through it's differences. 3. An Assumption of Equality: Every idea is heard without judgement or comment, every idea has equal value. 4. The Nature of Conflict: When team members have a common goal and feel accountable to each other, conflict can be used to see and understand varying points of view. 5. Diversity and Inclusion: Quality decisions depend on tapping the diversity in a group.

Key Learning Points: Encouraging everyone to participate - accepting responsibility for making decisions - treating team members equally - valuing conflict as a means of uncovering ideas and new information - using diversity to make effective decision

Includes: Facilitator Guide

RT: 30 min.