The Stereotyping of Successful Teams

[Clem1640]

Our team made a similar decision 5 years back; dissatisfied with never winning anything. When we made this decision, we really had little understanding of what we needed to do to actually become a better, more competitive team (and at the same time to bring more value to our students). So we looked for role models. Fortunately, we didn't need to look very far.

Teams 341 (Miss Daisy) and 365 (MOE) quickly became my references on how a well-run team should operate. Students and Mentors of both of these teams are very open and helpful. I have learned volumes from Daisy and MOE and have become a better mentor as a result. Our team has become a better, more competitive team as well.

It's easy and satisfying to denegrate the successful, but it's far better to emulate and learn from them!

I agree with Gdeaver: Don't step on the Daisies!