No Boss, Better Results

The SDT began as a six-week trial prior to the beginning of Fiscal Year 1993-94. Instead of filling a vacated supervisory position, team members began sharing the position's responsibilities on a daily basis—and about half of the salary in quarterly distributions, based on satisfactory performance of all tasks. The other half of the position's salary and benefits—$23,527—is a savings for taxpayers each year. The manager, who does not share in the quarterly bonuses, became the coach and subsequently a "cheerleader."