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CHICAGO HEIGHTS COMPLEX

Achieving Explosive Results to Ensure the Success of Ro !" # n! the I$T through Eng ging n! E!uc ting E ch Other in the %un! &ent ls of our $usiness'

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Input: %haring the -undamentals of our 9usiness Wor& on 1 $r3 4oals and action steps Wor& on 11$ear targets and action steps Prepare presentation of $es1a,le proposals for action! Prepare presentations to group Communit$ -orum:
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0OTE* All sessions will ,egin and end on time3 There will ,e ,rea&s each morning and afternoon0 with refreshments3 All sessions will ,e videotaped so a summar$ of deli,erations and action plans can ,e communicated to the whole s$stem3

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3HAT IS A0 4AI5 ORGA0I6ATIO0AL S/MMIT7

This is not $our t$pical planning meeting=

The 3HOLE S8STEM participates 9 a cross1section of as man$ interested parties as is practical3 That means more diversit$ and less hierarch$ than is usual in a wor&ing meeting0 and a chance for each person to ,e heard and to learn other wa$s of loo&ing at the tas& at hand3 -uture scenarios 8 for an organi(ation0 communit$ or issue 1 are put into HISTORICAL and GLO$AL perspective3 That means thin&ing glo,all$ together ,efore acting locall$3 This feature enhances shared understanding and greater commitment to act3 It also increases range of potential actions3 People SEL%:MA0AGE their wor&0 and use (IALOG/E 8 not pro,lem1solving! 1 as the main tool3 That means helping each other do the tas&s and ta&ing responsi,ilit$ for our perceptions and actions3 COMMO0 GRO/0( rather than conflict management0! is the frame of reference3 That means honoring our differences rather than having to reconcile them3 APPRECIATI;E I0</IR8 1AI2 9 To ppreci te means to value>to understand those things of value worth valuing3 To in=uire means to stud$0 to as& ?uestions0 to search3 AI is0 therefore0 a colla,orative search to identif$ and understand the organi(ation@s strengths0 its@ potentials0 the greatest opportunities0 and people@s hopes for the future3 COMMITME0T TO ACTIO0 9 9ecause the whole s$stem! is involved it is easier to ma&e more rapid decisions0 and to ma&e commitments to action in a pu,lic wa$>in an open wa$ that ever$one can support and help ma&e happen3

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CHICAGO HEIGHTS COMPLEX Su&&it O>?ectives

Attain and sustain our vision of )elivering a Premium Product Through our People0 Pride0 and Performance Anderstand the principles of Open 9oo& Management and explore how we can create tailor1made education to :ngage :ach Other in the -undamentals of our 9usiness Implement an action plan to Achieve explosive results to ensure the success of Boadwa$ and the I9T through engaging and educating each other in the fundamentals of our ,usiness=! 4enerate excitement and commitment around the Chicago #eights initiative and the AI philosoph$0 ,uilding on our past $ears successes Cultivate a climate of trust and ownership through ongoing communication Identif$ opportunities to engage the entire Chicago #eights Complex Co1create our principles 8 our deepest ,eliefs a,out a health$0 functioning organi(ation 8 principles that reflect our ideas around decision ma&ing0 power and authorit$0 sharing of information0 etc3

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Organi(ations that continuall$ produce explosive results0 those trul$ exceptional companies that have achieved performance excellence and have stood the test of time0 are ,uilt on a shared vision3 :mplo$ees at all levels are committed to a common vision that guides actions and decisions and provides a sense of how to proceed in times of change3 When people are aligned around a shared vision0 the$ are clear a,out where the compan$ is going and what it ta&es to win3 The$ understand how their own efforts directl$ contri,ute to the overall success of the compan$ and provide long term strength and sta,ilit$3 These organi(ations continuall$ succeed ,ecause each emplo$ee thin&s0 feels and acts li&e an owner of the compan$3 This sense of ownership is highest when all emplo$ees are educated and trained to succeed3 The$ understand the ,ig picture!0 the connection to their performance o,Eectives0 and have the freedom and authorit$ to ma&e decisions and influence change3 9oundless partnerships are formed with the unions0 with customers and across all functional areas3 A strong sense of communit$ and trust develops at ever$ level3 :ach individual participates in constructing the future0 which creates a shared commitment to inspired action3 <uestion )* Thin& a,out a time at wor& that $ou recall as a highpoint!333an experience or moment $ou remem,er as having left $ou with an intense sense of pride0 excitement0 or involvement in having ,een a part of something that was meaningful3 If $ou are a mem,er of a current AI team0 recall a highpoint! experience directl$ related to $our participation on that team or related to a solution that $our team came up with3
)escri,e that experience* What was going onF Who was involvedF What made it memora,leF

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<uestion +* Companies that support a culture of learning continuall$ invest in their most valua,le asset 8 their people= )escri,e a learning experience that contri,uted directl$ to $our success and allowed $ou to perform at a particularl$ high levelF
What made this learning experience exceptionalF What +1; things could ,e done to ,uild a culture of learning at Boadwa$F

<uestion ,* Boadwa$ will achieve a sustaina,le competitive advantage when ever$one is full$ engaged in the success of the Compan$ and committed to the success of each other3 This engagement allows true partnerships to emerge0 which are characteri(ed ,$ a spirit of trust and common commitment3 )escri,e one time when $ou felt a sense of engagement and trust ,etween management and la,or within this organi(ation: a time when $ou felt a true partnership! emerging3
#ow did it come to passF What was $our roleF What would have made it more powerful or memora,leF

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<uestion @* A trul$ outstanding organi(ation is one where each person is given the opportunit$ to displa$ financial responsi,ilit$3 Anderstanding how what I do impacts the ,ottom line0 doing things right the first time0 and ,eing aware of the costs of doing ,usiness are all components of financial responsi,ilit$3 )escri,e a time when $ou felt $ou exhi,ited a clear sense of financial responsi,ilit$3
What was it a,out the situation that ena,led $ou to do thisF What ; things could ,e done to strengthen ever$one@s sense of financial responsi,ilit$F

<uestion A* Imagine $ou have awa&ened from a deep sleep3 A sleep so deep and so restful that it lasted < $ears3 It is now the $ear +77C and upon $our return to wor& $ou are ,oth ama(ed and delighted ,$ what $ou see3 The Chicago #eights complex has achieved a,solutel$ explosive results3 Over these four $ears the facilit$ has experienced incredi,le growth and has achieved record ,rea&ing profita,ilit$3 The partnership ,etween Boadwa$ and the I9T has never ,een stronger3 Chicago #eights is recogni(ed compan$ wide as the model of flagship excellence3 :ach individual in the complex is activel$ engaged in the success of the compan$0 is committed to the success of each other0 and full$ participates in the dail$ ?uest of achieving explosive results3
What happened to allow Chicago #eights to reach this level of excellenceF What ; dreams6visions do $ou have to help Chicago #eights6;7I continue to achieve explosive resultsF

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Purpose* To appreciate and welcome each other0 and to capture the common factors that will help us achieve explosive results3

)B Intro!uce the person #ou intervie"e!B 4o around the ta,le3 Introduce $our interview partner to the group and share highlights from $our interview .high point stor$ and vision of Boadwa$23

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SEL%:MA0AGEME0T n! GRO/P LEA(ERSHIP ROLES


:ach small group manages its own discussion0 data0 time0 and reports3 #ere are useful roles for self1managing this wor&3 Le !ership roles c n >e rot te!B )ivide up the wor& as $ou wish:

(ISC/SSIO0 LEA(ER 8 Assures that each person who wants to spea& is heard within time availa,le3 Jeeps group on trac& to finish on time3

TIMEEEEPER 8 Jeeps group aware of time left3 Monitors report1outs and signals time remaining to person tal&ing3

RECOR(ER 8 Writes group@s output on flip charts0 using spea&er@s words3 As&s person to restate long ideas ,riefl$3

REPORTER 8 )elivers report to large group in time allotted3

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13 )escri,e a time when Boadwa$ exceeded $our expectations3 A time when we delivered what $ou consider a premium product3 What happenedF Wh$ did it exceed $our expectationsF DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD +3 #ow can we partner so that we can ,oth achieve explosive resultsF DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD ;3 What ma&es Boadwa$ distinctive6uni?ue in the mar&etplaceF DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD <3 What are $our future transportation needs and what ; wishes do $ou have for Boadwa$ to help $ou achieve thoseF DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

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PREAM$LE*
As an organi(ation and as individuals of the ;7I Complex0 we are guided ,$ a strong and clear sense of our vision0 values and principles3

;ision* )elivering a Premium Product Through our People0 Pride0 and Performance! 4Achieving Explosive Results to Ensure the Success of Ro !" # n! the I$T through Eng ging n! E!uc ting E ch Other in the %un! &ent ls of our $usiness'5 Core ; lues* :ngagement0 Pride0 Innovation0 Customer -ocus PRI0CIPLES*
13 We are committed to developing leadership at ever$ level3 This includes the development of self1managing practices and allowing individuals to ,uild and demonstrate leadership a,ilit$3 We are committed to having leaders from all wor&groups emerge where,$ supervision@s role will evolve into a teaching and coaching resource3 We are committed to supporting and educating all emplo$ees to pla$ these new roles3 +3 We are committed to two1wa$ and ongoing communication where relevant information a,out the ,usiness is shared freel$ and timel$ in order to ,uild in each person a sense of how their particular actions and decisions impact the ,ottom line3 ;3 We are committed to self1management wherein all emplo$ees understand how what the$ do impacts the ,ottom line of the compan$3 -or that to occur0 all emplo$ees must: - %ee themselves as an owner of the ,usiness - #old personal accounta,ilit$ and responsi,ilit$ for the success of the ,usiness - Kiew their wor& as valua,le and as adding value - Activel$ see& to improve their personal performance on a dail$ ,asis

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<3 We as an organi(ation value education and learning and commit to creating resources and opportunities for ,uilding learning practices3 Our emplo$ee@s commit to participating full$ in leveraging these opportunities to create a d$namic and responsive organi(ation3 We commit to continuall$ challenge ourselves to move out of our comfort (ones0 to thin& in new wa$s0 to ac?uire new &nowledge and s&ills and experiment with new and ,etter wor& methods3 C3 We ,elieve that the most effective decisions are made ,$ those closest to the information3 We are committed to ensuring that there are sufficient resources and education availa,le to allow ever$one to ma&e a well1informed and timel$ decision3 We are committed to a decision ma&ing process that: - Is free of ,ureaucrac$ - 4enerates individual and corporate ownership0 responsi,ilit$0 and accounta,ilit$ - Involves people in maEor decisions that are relevant to them and their wor& G3 We are committed to the success of the compan$3 This commitment will guide how we manage and ,uild relationships3 We are committed to proactive and timel$ intervention into possi,le disagreements and will alwa$s attempt to resolve these at the first level3 We respect that each issue has a level of process that is most appropriate for its resolution3 All mechanisms and processes will recogni(e the relevant legal0 contractual0 and organi(ational parameters3 We operate with mutual respect and trust3

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(ISCO;ERI0G O/R POSITI;E CORE .Presentations are due at o@cloc& 2

Self:M n ge: %elect a discussion "eader0 Becorder0 Time&eeper and Beporter Purpose* To capture the common factors0 from our interviews0 ,enchmar&ing and inputs0 which will help us achieve explosive results3

13 -rom all of the stories $ou heard toda$0 what stands out as &e$ factors or themes that cause emplo$ee engagement* that cause emplo$ees to thin&0 feel0 and act li&e owners of the Chicago #eights ComplexF +3 %tories from $our interviews0 our customer panel0 Alcoa and the ::-9 presentation ;3 Capture $our themes on a flipchart

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POSITI;E IMAGE POSITI;E ACTIO0

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Self:M n ge* %elect a )iscussion "eader0 Becorder and Time&eeper Purpose* To imagine and define the future $ou want to wor& toward 8 a Chicago #eights Team that is trul$ dedicated to Achieving :xplosive Besults to :nsure the %uccess of Boadwa$ and the I9T through :ngaging and :ducating :ach Other in the -undamentals of our 9usiness=! 13 Asing the feed,ac& from the group ta&e 1711C minutes to revise0 edit0 or improve on $our principle statement3 Ase vivid language 9e positive 9e ,old0 provocative N ma&e it a stretch that will attract others

+3 Put $ourselves < $ears into the future3 It is +77C3 Kisuali(e the Chicago #eights Complex $ou reall$ want0 from the perspective of the Principle area $ou have chosen3 What is happeningF #ow did this come a,out* what helped it happenF What are the things that support this Kision* leadership0 structures0 training0 procedures0 etc3F #ow does this help us Achieve :xplosive BesultsF

;3 Choose a creative wa$ to present $our Kision to the rest of us in a C1 minute portra$al! as if it existed now 8 use as man$ mem,ers of $our group as possi,le in the presentation3 :xamples: O A TK /ews Beport O A %ong or Poem O A )a$ in the "ifeN O A %&it O A #iring Interview O :tc3 O

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Eng ge&ent through E!uc tion in the %un! &ent ls of our $usiness

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ACHIE;I0G EXPLOSI;E RES/LTS AT CHICAGO HEIGHTS (esigning our %uture


Self:M n ge* %elect a )iscussion "eader0 Becorder0 and Time&eeper Purpose* To ,egin translating $our Principle %tatement into a 11$ear goal and action plans to ,e ta&en in the next G11+ months3

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13 "everage the Positive Core and our )ream: $our interviews and common themes0 the customers input0 and the Alcoa input3 9rainstorm ideas related to $our specific principle that will help us achieve explosive results and put us on a course to reali(e $our Kision for +77C +3 9ased on the ,rainstorming0 formulate a 11$ear goal that will allow $our principle statement to come to life and ena,le us to achieve explosive results3

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;3 9rea& into ; su,1groups around engagement0 education0 and measurement <3 Identif$ action plans in each group to achieve $our 11$ear goal: Agree on &e$ targets and scenarios for how to get there: who would need to do whatF 9$ whenF
4uidelines for $our 4oal and Action Plans: a2 ,2 c2 d2 e2 )o the$ support our topic statementF )o the$ address6reflect the underl$ing principle statementF What are we alread$ doing that can ,e continued or enhancedF What are new actions that would create an impactF Can all sta&eholders support the ideasF

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Self:M n ge: %elect a discussion "eader0 Becorder0 Time&eeper and Beporter Purpose: To prepare and present $our Principle 4roup@s proposals for Achieving :xplosive Besults to :nsure the %uccess of Boadwa$ and the I9T Through :ngaging and :ducating :ach Other in the -undamentals of our 9usiness3 13 )iscuss and finali(e $our 4roup@s 11$ear 4oal and Action Plans ,$ addressing the items ,elow3 Points to A!!ress n! Inclu!e in #our Present tion*
/ame of Principle 4roup and names of group mem,ers3 Pour 11Pear 4oal ' Action Plans around :ngagement0 :ducation0 and Measurement Beturn on Investment: What will this recommendation do for Achieving :xplosive BesultsF #ow can we measure thisF #ow will $our team continue wor&ing this processF

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