Unit-Based Team Roles. Stewards and supervisors play a critical role in high-performance partnership organizations. Where work is organized and performed by unit-based teams, the roles are substantially different from those of traditional work situations. References to supervisors in this Agreement refer to management representatives. In unit-based teams, supervisors will continue to play a crucial role in providing leadership and support to
Unit-Based Team Roles. Stewards and supervisors play a critical role in high-performance partnership organizations. Where work is organized and performed by Unit-Based Teams, the roles are substantially different from those of traditional work situations. References to supervisors in this Agreement refer to management representatives. In Unit-Based Teams, supervisors will continue to play a crucial role in providing leadership and support to frontline workers. The role should evolve from directing the workforce to coaching, facilitating, supporting, representing management through interest-based procedures and ensuring that a more involved and engaged workforce is provided with the necessary systems, materials and resources. The role of stewards should evolve into one of work-unit leadership, problem solving, participating in the organization and design of the work processes and representing co-workers through interest-based procedures. Each regional LMP Council will review the various positions established under the National Agreement as well as positions funded through the National LMP Trust or Local areas. The review should assess the effectiveness of the roles and leverage them to support Unit-Based Teams and the work of the Partnership. The regions, medical centers, medical facilities and national functions will assess whether the caseload for support positions (e.g., Sponsors, UBT Consultants, etc.) is sustainable and conducive to UBT development. The Regions and Medical Centers will consider goals for these caseloads, which could vary based on factors such as team Path to Performance levels, team size and available resources.
