Module 8 · Lesson 12 of 29
Principle 10: develop capable people and teams
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Learning objectives
- Explain the purpose of principle 10: develop capable people and teams in garment operations.
- Describe when and how to apply principle 10: develop capable people and teams on the shop floor.
- Identify common mistakes and how to avoid them.
Core idea
Respect includes challenging, teaching, involving and enabling people to solve problems together.
Method
Set team purpose/roles; train technical and interpersonal skills; provide time/data; recognize learning. Do not use participation as unpaid extra work.
Garment-factory example
Cross-functional teams build skill matrices, rotate safely, conduct kaizen and own quality/flow measures.
Method
- Set team purpose/roles;
- train technical and interpersonal skills;
- provide time/data;
- recognize learning
Common mistakes
- Do not use participation as unpaid extra work
Knowledge check
Pick one answer per question. Explanations appear after you submit.
1. Which statement best captures the core idea of Principle 10: develop capable people and teams?
2. A common mistake when applying principle 10: develop capable people and teams is to:
Author: NOSK.life · Last reviewed: 2026-07-21