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The building represents an innovative approach to share and learn about the latest
breakthroughs in medicine and surgical procedures. One of its most important functions
will be to serve as a surgical theater and multi-
Conducted on the UCSD campus, the partnering session brought together representatives
from Swinerton Construction, the general contractor of the TeleMed project, along
with members of the design team of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLC Architects, the
project's major sub-
Construction Partnering is a commitment between the owner, engineers, architects,
and the contractor(s) to improve communications and avoid disputes by working together
towards shared and common goals and objectives for a specific project.
Partnering
maximizes goodwill, trust, and open communication while working to minimize the impact
of inevitable construction changes and surprises that might cause adversarial relationships.
It enables the parties to anticipate and resolve problems, using the tools of informal
and collaborative conflict management.
UCSD hired the facilitation team of Doris Kovic and Jeff Blum to create and deliver the program. The participants were formed into microcosm teams, representing the various assembled groups. As such, they participated in a daylong program of experiential activities, task group initiatives and exercises.
The groups were given ample opportunity to get to know one another while developing
a proprietary team working culture. They practiced collaborative problem-
Additionally, they were able to arrive at working agreements for inter-
One of the key products of the session was the creation of the building team's Mantra. Participants worked in small groups at first and then collaborated, agreeing on the following statement to act as an inspiring theme for the project's duration:
Build the Vision!
Learn Locally. Heal Globally.
The classroom component of the partnering session was designed and facilitated by Doris Kovic of Leading Insight. She has a distinguished resume as both a meeting facilitator and leadership coach.
Jeff Blum was the lead facilitator and producer of the event, which included bringing in his team of experiential facilitators to conduct the active elements of the program.
"This building will perform an extraordinary service", Blum said. "Our goal, going in, was to help the stakeholders create and experience the elements that characterize high performance teams, to assist them in discovering methods of working together in the context of this project as harmoniously as possible in order to build something that cannot help but be truly remarkable!"
Ms. Kovic added, "Our experience suggests that most all participants on construction projects naturally desire to collaborate to create a quality building. Yet, for one reason or another, many construction projects end up with conflict, with each side defending their own position and trying to minimize their own risk. Often unspoken expectations get in the way and create adversarial relationships. After having been involved in the goal setting and accountability sessions with this group, I think the end result for the TeleMed Building is guaranteed to be of the very highest order."
An Extraordinary Day's Program for a Very Extraordinary New Building
Construction of UCSD School of Medicine's TeleMed Building Gains Firm Foundation with Key Partnering Session.
(April 5, 2010 -
