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This is my third blog of our Ultimate Team series, and I鈥檓 so excited to continue our discussion on creating high performing teams. All of Team PPMC has read one of my favorite management books, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, by Patrick Lencioni, which provides a roadmap to creating a culture where not only the work thrives, but so do the people. Thank you for going on this journey with us.

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Adding new members impacts the culture and dynamics of the team and recently the PPMC has added several new people. One of my favorite management books is The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, by Patrick Lencioni, which has helped us on this journey. The book provides a roadmap to creating a culture where not only the work thrives, but so do the people. The second dysfunction of any team is the 鈥渇ear of conflict.鈥

Sarah Shaffer

Meet Sarah Shaffer, the PPMC Operations Manager. Sarah has been with the PPMC for 5 years and is an invaluable member of the team!

Larry Daniels

Meet Larry Daniels, the newest member of Team PPMC!

PPMC staff members 2021

PPMC team members have read The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, a book by Patrick Lencioni which we have embraced as a guide to strengthen our growth as a team. This blog is the first of a five-part series to discuss the five dysfunctions outlined in Lencioni鈥檚 book.

Diversity Check In

We've committed to educating ourselves. What's next? Let's remind ourselves, and one another, to check in on our commitment to improving diversity, systemic racism, equity, and inclusion in our communities.

Nigel Soria, PPMC team member

Meet our newest team member, Nigel Soria! As the Research Economist & Data Scientist, Nigel uses data to help solve our communities' tough issues.

Andrew Myers

Meet Andrew Myers, the PPMC's news team member who focuses on strategic planning and project support.

back to school

With 成人头条 State students back on campus for in-person classrooms for the first time in nearly 18 months, there is an extra layer of excitement. Our freshmen are experiencing a unique beginning as they start school amid an ever-changing pandemic, even returning students, staff and faculty are navigating new territory. In some ways, we are all freshman again. This is something that sticks with me as the PPMC is changing and growing and adapting.