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Onward!
Karina Mangu-Ward
Partner, August Public
FOOTNOTES
What we’re reading, watching + listening to
The Next Big Idea Club’s May 2026 Must-Read Books 📚
If you’re looking to add some quality nonfiction books to your reading list, the Next Big Idea Club’s got you covered. You might even see a familiar green cover on the list...
HBR’s Favorite Management Tips on Organizational Change 🔄
From how to avoid a dreaded false start to tips for aligning your team when priorities change, this article features a round-up of the best org transformation advice.
This Subtle Leadership Mistake Is More Damaging Than Failure 🤔
Decision-making can make or break a team’s success—which is why so many of our practices aim to improve it! This article explores how indecision can hurt your progress.
The Next Big Idea Club’s May 2026 Must-Read Books 📚
If you’re looking to add some quality nonfiction books to your reading list, the Next Big Idea Club’s got you covered. You might even see a familiar green cover on the list.
HBR’s Favorite Management Tips on Organizational Change 🔄
From how to avoid a dreaded false start to tips for aligning your team when priorities change, this article features a round-up of the best org transformation advice.
This Subtle Leadership Mistake Is More Damaging Than Failure 🤔
Decision-making can make or break a team’s success—which is why so many of our practices aim to improve it! This article explores how indecision can hurt your progress.
So, you’ve ordered Teams That Meet The Moment. You’re ready to dive into the nine practices. While you wait for your book to arrive, here’s how to get an idea of where your team has room for growth: the Team Diagnostic.
What it is: A simple process for diagnosing the needs of a team and identifying opportunities for improvement.
How to implement it: Take a look at the following categories as they relate to your team and ask yourself, “what’s working and where are we getting stuck?”
Mission - A specific outcome the team is working toward
Design - The mix of roles/skills
Meetings - The frequency and usefulness of team meetings
Communication - How the team communicates and how easy it is to speak up
Decisions - Our ability to make and stick to commitments
Feedback - How we learn from mistakes and successes
Once you identify the issues, you can prioritize where to devote your efforts…and figure out what sections of Teams That Meet The Moment will be the most helpful!
SAFE TO TRY
Quick tips to start changing how your team works
So, you’ve ordered Teams That Meet The Moment. You’re ready to dive into the nine practices. While you wait for your book to arrive, here’s how to get an idea of where your team has room for growth: the Team Diagnostic.
What it is: A simple process for diagnosing the needs of a team and identifying opportunities for improvement.
How to implement it: Take a look at the following categories as they relate to your team and ask yourself, “what’s working and where are we getting stuck?”
Mission - A specific outcome the team is working toward
Design - The mix of roles/skills
Meetings - The frequency and usefulness of team meetings
Communication - How the team communicates and how easy it is to speak up
Decisions - Our ability to make and stick to commitments
Feedback - How we learn from mistakes and successes
Once you identify the issues, you can prioritize where to devote your efforts…and figure out what sections of Teams That Meet The Moment will be the most helpful!
This is a newsletter about teaming. Real teaming. The everyday, unglamorous, transformative kind that actually moves organizations and people forward in a world that never sits still. In it, you’ll find stories, insights, and practices about the beautiful mess of modern work. You’ll also get an exclusive look at Teams That Meet The Moment, coming May 2026.
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