This Is My Squad

Question 1

Who initiated “This Is My Squad”? (TIMS)

Answer 1

Previous Sergeant Major of the Army Michael A. Grinston

Question 2

What is the goal of TIMS?

Answer 2

To huold more cohesive teams throughout the U.S. Army

Question 3

What are the most important factors to ensure teams build cohesiveness?

Answer 3

The inprocessing of new Soldiers to teams. NCOs “know your people” in order to develop the individual and the team

Question 4

What is the overarching theme of TIMS?

Answer 4

Ownership

Question 5

Individual soldiers demonstrate ownership over what?

Answer 5

Their physical, mental, and occupational development.

Question 6

What are the 5 factors consistent in the most effective teams?

Answer 6

Psychological safety
Dependability
Structure and clarity
Meaning of work
Impact of work

Question 7

What is Psychological safety?

Answer 7

Can we take risks without feeling insecure or embarrassed?

Question 8

What is Dependability?

Answer 8

Can we count on each other to do high-quality work on time?

Question 9

What is Structure and Clarity?

Answer 9

Are goals, roles, and execution plans clear?

Question 10

Meaning of work

Answer 10

Are we working on something that is personally important to each of us?

Question 11

Impact of work

Answer 11

Do we fundamentally believe that the work we’re doing matters?