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Innovation Through Task Forces: Lessons from a High-Stakes Operation
Colin McLaren describes to Eve Ash an undercover taskforce that was the first to use GPS satellites in tracking the Mafia. He advises that teams doing risky or complex work can break new ground or devise new approaches, especially if...
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Building Successful Task Forces and Project Teams
In this video, Colin McLaren, an experienced leader of task forces in Australia, shares insights on how to effectively choose and manage project teams to solve complex problems. He emphasizes the importance of selecting the best...
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Managing Stress and Pressure in Task Forces
In this video, a former task force member discusses the pressures and stress faced by teams working on high-profile cases, particularly those involving the serial rape and murder of children.
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Effective Leadership and Communication in Task Forces
This video discusses the importance of task forces in policing and emphasizes the need for effective communication and information sharing within the team. It highlights the significance of providing a clear vision and keeping team...
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Building a Successful Task Force
This video discusses the importance of creating a task force or project team to tackle the most challenging problems in business. It emphasizes the need to choose team members based on their qualifications, experience, energy, and drive.
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Motivating People with Visual Results
In this video, the speaker shares their old-fashioned yet effective method of motivating individuals and teams. They suggest using whiteboards in the project room to track and celebrate every success along the way, linking it to the...