LEADERSHIPWeeks to result

WIG Huddle

Alternative meeting for teams with little discretionary time

Problem it solves

ineffective leadership

Best for

Teams with little discretionary time

Not ideal for

Teams with ample discretionary time

Overview

Why this framework exists

A WIG huddle is an alternative meeting for teams with little discretionary time, where team members review the scoreboard, report on last week's team commitment, and make commitments for the coming week.

Core principles

3 total
  1. Regular accountability is key to achieving goals
  2. Team members must be invested in the results and play to win
  3. The cadence of accountability must be maintained in the midst of the whirlwind

Steps

3 steps
  1. Review the Scoreboard
    The team reviews the scoreboard to learn from successes and failures.
    Pro tipUse the scoreboard to identify areas for improvement and adjust commitments accordingly.
    WarningAvoid getting bogged down in details and focus on the key metrics.
  2. Report on Last Week's Team Commitment
    Team members report on the team's commitment from the previous week.
    Pro tipEncourage team members to be specific about their commitments and results.
    WarningAvoid blaming or criticizing team members for not meeting their commitments.
  3. Make Commitments for the Coming Week
    Team members make new commitments for the coming week.
    Pro tipEncourage team members to make high-impact commitments that will drive results.
    WarningAvoid making too many commitments, focus on a few high-impact ones.

Checklist

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Examples

1 cases
Emergency Room Team

The team used WIG huddles to improve their performance and achieved significant results.

OutcomeThe team was able to improve their performance and achieve their WIG.

Common mistakes

2 traps
Not maintaining the cadence of accountability
Failing to hold regular WIG huddles can lead to a lack of focus and accountability among team members.
Not making high-impact commitments
Making commitments that are not focused on the WIG or are not measurable can lead to a lack of progress and accountability.

Origin story

How this framework came to be

The concept of the WIG huddle was developed by the authors as an alternative to the WIG session for teams with little discretionary time.

Source

Traced to primary
Source · BOOK
Covey, Sean - The 4 Disciplines of Execution
Covey, Sean · 2020
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