Wyzwania budowania zespołów w organizacjach
[Challenges of team building in organizations]

Wojciech Gurgul
(Entrepreneur & advisor, Wrocław; former CEO of Xebia Polandand PGS Software)


There are different approaches to building teams. One can start by defining a 
task and then selecting the best-suited individuals for it (don't put people 
first ...), or one can assemble a team of talented people and take on the world 
together, assuming that with such a team, any challenge can be overcome (first 
who ... than what).

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to observe and operate within 
both models. Each has its strengths and weaknesses ... unfortunately, there is 
no single perfect solution. During the seminar, I will discuss the pros and 
cons of each approach, drawing insights from two books:
• CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the 
  Rest by Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller, and Vikram Malhotra
• Good to Great by Jim Collins
I will also share my personal observations and preferences, as well as the 
mistakes I have made and the decisions I have never regretted.