Tom H. Washington

Author • Speaker • Leader

Tom H. Washington shares his knowledge, wisdom and understanding of leadership methods and challenges cultivated over 39 years in the manufacturing industry. Tom's vast experience makes him a sought after speaker, consultant, and author.

Tom H. Washington

Workplace Changes In Progress

Self-Directed Work Teams
by Tom H. Washington

    A self-directed work team is a group of independent people who produce a measurable output for a defined customer. The members share the responsibility for the achievement of customer satisfaction and business objectives of the unit. They are empowered to plan, control, coordinate, and to pursue their objectives. They also document and continuously seek to improve their own work processes.

The concept of empowerment conveys excitement to some and a threat to others. Many are confused about what it means and uncertain about how to achieve it. Empowerment in the work setting, therefore, involves giving people the means, ability, and/or authority to do something they have not done before.

Empowerment in the work setting, therefore, involves giving people the means, ability, and/or authority to do something they have not done before.

~Tom H. Washington

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About the Author

Tom Henry Washington is a Production Coordinator, Ordained Minister, public speaker, husband and father. Tom was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and has a BA’s degree from Concordia University, Seward Nebraska. Tom is a graduate of Leadership Columbus, Columbus, Nebraska.

Tom has 39 years of manufacturing experience. Employment History: (Columbus, Nebraska; Rockwell Automation, Becton Dickenson, Behlen Manufacturing, and Columbus Hydraulics) (Hutchinson, Kansas; Farmland Industries Steel Product, Dillon Inc. and Bond Baking Company)

Tom does interim pastor work and fills the pulpit from time to time when needed in the area and out of state.

He is married to Icy Mae Washington and lives in Houston, Texas. The Washington’s six children are four daughters, Maurice, Charlesetta, Henrietta, Phyllis and two sons, Henry S. and Tom F. and nine grandchildren.

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