The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork Ch 4

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What was Tenzing Norgay's greatest lesson from his climbing experiences?

Always carry extra supplies.

Never underestimate the difficulty of a climb. (correct)

Climbers should avoid teamwork.

Race ahead to find the best path.

How many high-altitude climbers were part of Tenzing's expedition team to Mount Everest?

Five

Twenty

Fifteen

Ten (correct)

What role did Tenzing Norgay serve in the 1953 British expedition to Everest?

Sherpa leader (sirdar) (correct)

Food coordinator

Chief climber

Base camp manager

What did Tenzing believe was essential in climbing Everest?

Teamwork and cooperation Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the successful summit of Mount Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary?

May 29, 1953 Signup and view all the answers

What crucial decision did Maurice Wilson make during his attempt to climb Mount Everest?

He decided to climb alone after his porters refused to continue. Signup and view all the answers

In what year did Tenzing Norgay first make his trip to Mount Everest?

1935 Signup and view all the answers

What was found inside the wind-shredded tent discovered by the climbing party in 1935?

A skeleton in an odd position. Signup and view all the answers

How high is Mount Everest, the world's tallest peak?

29,035 feet Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'col' refer to in mountain climbing terminology?

A flat area along a mountain's ridge between peaks. Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for fulfilling a dream according to the content?

Being part of a team is necessary. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of challenge requires a motivated team?

Unpleasant Challenge Signup and view all the answers

What should you focus on more when trying to achieve your dream?

Building the right team Signup and view all the answers

What must you evaluate when assessing your team's effectiveness?

The size of the team compared to the dream Signup and view all the answers

What action is recommended if your current team does not meet the needs of your dream?

Grow your team or change leadership Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a critical first step in developing a team?

Helping individual members to grow Signup and view all the answers

What can a single key team member greatly impact?

Success or failure of the project Signup and view all the answers

What tends to cause a leader's change within a team?

The type of challenge at hand Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to let team members grow?

To prepare for possible future challenges Signup and view all the answers

In terms of team dynamics, what is a common mistake people make?

They focus too much on their dreams rather than their team Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Teamwork and Challenges

Tenzing Norgay's early Everest expeditions highlighted the crucial role of teamwork. His experiences underscored the immense difficulty and risks involved, noting the significant cost of underestimating the mountain's challenges.
The 1935 Everest expedition's discovery of Maurice Wilson's body illustrated the dangers of inadequate preparation and lack of support. Wilson attempted a solo climb.
Everest's remote location, inhospitable conditions, and high altitude made successful climbing inherently difficult for early expeditions.

The Law of Mount Everest

The principle of escalating teamwork needs with escalating challenges, known as "The Law of Mount Everest," is central to the text.
The ability to reach the summit, like the example of Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary, directly relates to the quality and size of the team supporting the climbers.
Early expeditions suffered numerous failures due to inadequate teams.
Teams like the 1953 expedition, comprising experienced climbers and porters, demonstrated that significant support was key to success.

Building a Dream Team

Developing a team appropriate for a dream is essential to its achievement. This involves three crucial steps including:
- Defining your dream: Clearly articulating the personal or professional goal is the first step. A dream provides direction and motivation.
- Identifying your team: Understanding the current individuals available and their abilities is crucial. A "bad" team diminishes personal goals.
- Crafting a suitable dream team: The team must be of proportionate size and quality to match the ambition of the dream.
The best team approaches focus on the needs of the members to aid in problem-solving and completing the goal.
Different challenges necessitate different team configurations; various team types include creative, united, fast and flexible, motivated, complementary, and determined.
Leaders need to consider team members' strengths, weaknesses, and stages of development.

Team Growth and Leadership

Individual team members require development at various levels (enthusiastic beginners, disillusioned learners, cautious completers, and self-reliant achievers)
Leaders must identify and address the needs of each team member.
Removing ineffective members might be necessary to maintain team effectiveness, as seen in the 1953 Everest expedition.
The appropriate leadership is contingent upon the challenge and the team's current composition. Leaders and teams should be flexible in adapting to the need of the situation.
The Apollo 13 mission, a disaster involving a spacecraft's explosion, showcased extraordinary teamwork, highlighting the importance of preparedness and adaptability.
Building a team in advance to face eventual obstacles is critical to the attainment of a dream.

Reaching the Goal

The ultimate goal is attainable only through the efforts of an appropriately designed team, not by individual effort. The team needs to understand the value of collective work.

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Description

This quiz explores the importance of teamwork in the context of early Everest expeditions, particularly focusing on Tenzing Norgay and his experiences. It discusses how inadequate preparation and support can lead to failure, as illustrated by the story of Maurice Wilson. Additionally, it introduces 'The Law of Mount Everest,' highlighting the relationship between team dynamics and climbing success.