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What does "Team member trust" impact?
What does "Team member trust" impact?
Performance
What is the impact of high trust on a team?
What is the impact of high trust on a team?
Positive effect on team performance
What is the impact of lack of trust on a team?
What is the impact of lack of trust on a team?
Negative effect on team performance
Team member trust is considered crucial for team performance.
Team member trust is considered crucial for team performance.
What do modern organizations often do in terms of teams?
What do modern organizations often do in terms of teams?
What is the definition of a work team?
What is the definition of a work team?
All work should be done by teams.
All work should be done by teams.
What type of task is defined as "Additive task definition"?
What type of task is defined as "Additive task definition"?
What is the definition of a "Collective effort definition" task?
What is the definition of a "Collective effort definition" task?
What is the key distinction between work groups and work teams?
What is the key distinction between work groups and work teams?
What does SMART stand for in the context of team goals?
What does SMART stand for in the context of team goals?
What are team norms and what is their impact?
What are team norms and what is their impact?
What was the focus of "Project Aristotle"?
What was the focus of "Project Aristotle"?
What is "The Team Charter"?
What is "The Team Charter"?
What are Team Mental Models?
What are Team Mental Models?
Teams develop over time.
Teams develop over time.
What is the "Five-Stage Model"?
What is the "Five-Stage Model"?
What is the "Forming definition"?
What is the "Forming definition"?
What is the "Team Performance Curve"?
What is the "Team Performance Curve"?
What is the "Input-process-output model"?
What is the "Input-process-output model"?
What are the categories of team effectiveness?
What are the categories of team effectiveness?
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Team member trust
Team member trust
Impacts team performance.
High trust impact
High trust impact
Positive effect on team performance.
Lack of trust impact
Lack of trust impact
Negative effect on team performance.
Most important trust
Most important trust
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Modern organizations
Modern organizations
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Work teams
Work teams
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Should all work be done by teams?
Should all work be done by teams?
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Additive task definition
Additive task definition
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Collective effort definition
Collective effort definition
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Work Group Versus Team
Work Group Versus Team
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SMART goals
SMART goals
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Team norms
Team norms
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Project Aristotle
Project Aristotle
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The Team Charter
The Team Charter
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Team Mental Models
Team Mental Models
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Teams develop over time
Teams develop over time
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Five-Stage Model
Five-Stage Model
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Forming definition
Forming definition
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Storming definition
Storming definition
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Norming definition
Norming definition
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Performing definition
Performing definition
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Adjourning definition
Adjourning definition
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Team Performance Curve
Team Performance Curve
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Input-process-output model
Input-process-output model
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Team effectiveness categories
Team effectiveness categories
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Team metrics
Team metrics
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Task metrics
Task metrics
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Process metrics
Process metrics
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Study Notes
Team Dynamics and Effectiveness
- Team member trust significantly impacts team performance. High trust leads to positive outcomes, while a lack of trust negatively affects performance. Team member trust is essential for optimal performance.
- Modern organizations often empower teams, recognizing the value of collaborative work.
- Work teams are groups of individuals working together to achieve a common goal. Not all work should be done by teams. Teams are best suited for tasks requiring collective effort, not just additive contributions.
Stages of Team Development
- Teams evolve over time, characterized by different stages. The five-stage model describes these stages:
- Forming: Initial stage, members get acquainted.
- Storming: Potential conflicts arise as members assert their opinions.
- Norming: Members establish norms and cohesion.
- Performing: Team operates efficiently, achieving goals.
- Adjourning: Final stage, team disbands after completing tasks.
- The team performance curve illustrates potential performance fluctuations during these stages.
Team Effectiveness and Performance
- Teams are evaluated based on performance, behaviors, and attitudes. Team effectiveness is measured using metrics across various categories.
- Team performance includes task, process, and individual development metrics. Team affect and learning, along with a high learning orientation, are all impactful factors.
- Team learning involves translating individual development into team performance. The process and outcomes of developing new ideas are part of team creativity and innovation; expressing positive affect and socializing are related, as well as creativity and assessing team improvisation. Leader influence also plays a role.
- Team cohesion impacts performance and is determined by factors like attractiveness and prestige. Behavioral indicators and assessing cohesion are important. How leaders interact with and influence team members also matters.
Team Decision-making
- Avoiding groupthink is vital for effective decision-making. This involves understanding its symptoms (e.g., directive leaders discussing fewer alternatives), and employing strategies to minimize it.
- Diverse decision-making techniques can be employed, such as brainstorming, using IDEO's rules, consensus-building, multivoting, the nominal group technique, and the stepladder method. It's important to carefully assess which method is most suitable.
Team Issues
- Social loafing, where individuals contribute less to a collective effort, can hinder team performance. This is where team members are less likely to contribute, whereas those on virtual teams face additional challenges.
- Virtual teams face challenges like building trust and effective communication due to geographic dispersal and computer-based interaction.
- Self-managed work teams (SMWTs) may face resistance, but cultural assumptions should be considered when implementing them.
- Team diversity, including the positive impacts, can have a significant influence on team outcomes. Diversity may also enhance creativity and innovation within teams.
Leadership and Empowerment
- Effective leadership climates and empowered teams are crucial for higher team productivity. Shared leadership and empowering leaders who act as coaches are linked to team success.
- Leaders can contribute to creating a positive team dynamic by participating in decision-making, involving employees, and facilitating brainstorming sessions and consensus-building procedures.
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Explore the crucial elements of team dynamics and performance. This quiz covers the impact of trust among team members, the importance of collaboration, and the five stages of team development. Test your understanding of how effective teams operate and evolve.
