Teamwork

The Sum of Many Parts

Posted by Andrew Miller on Sep 18, 2011 in Featured, Organizational Effectiveness, Teamwork

Vince Lombardi, the legendary Green Bay Packer’s coach, is often quoted for his memorable phrases. One specific quote is “The achievement of an organization are the results of the combined efforts of each individual.”  Lombardi coached the Packers to 5 NFL Championships, specifically Super Bowls I and II. In his tough-minded personality, Lombardi stressed the importance of teamwork and dedication to the purpose of the organization. The lesson is very simple. The effort of one individual will never sum to the efforts of a team. Or, in other words, success is always the sum...