NSTP2 - Day 3 - How to Make Teams Effective PDF

National Service Training Program 2 (CWTS) Module 3: How to make teams effective Objectives To figure out the To enhance the duties and leadership skill of responsibilities of the students....

National Service Training Program 2 (CWTS) Module 3: How to make teams effective Objectives To figure out the To enhance the duties and leadership skill of responsibilities of the students. a leader. Overview – This session focuses on the function of a leader and how important a leader on an organization.  Role, Task, Responsibility, Source of Power –ROLE of a leader = self-leaders –TASK of a leader = constructive and necessary change –RESPONSIBILITY of a leader = change –The greatest SOURCE OF POWER = trust  The Role of a Leader is to create followers who are also SELF-LEADERS “Great leaders are leaders who can create more leaders in order to help many people find and create their own destinies.” - Tom Peters How To Be an Effective Leader Lead by example; practice what you preach Listen with understanding; be willing to discuss and solve problems; be open to ideas; give time to listen. How To Be an Effective Leader Support and help; back your people up; be on their side; remember their problems Use team approach; help group reach better decisions; facilitate cooperation. How To Be an Effective Leader Avoid close supervision; do not overboss; do not dictate or rule by the book. Delegate authority; trust group; rely on their judgment; permit group decision; have faith in the creativity of others. Major Causes of Failure in Leadership – INABILITY TO ORGANIZE DETAILS – UNWILLINGNESS TO RENDER HUMBLE SERVICE – EXPECTATION OF PAY FOR WHAT THEY “KNOW” INSTEAD OF WHAT THEY DO WITH THAT – FEAR OF COMPETITION FROM FOLLOWERS – LACK OF IMAGINATION – SELFISHNESS – DISLOYALTY – ABUSE OF POWER – EMPHASIS ON TITLE MAKING TEAMS EFFECTIVE – Effective teams just do not happen, it takes real effort of both the team leader and the members of the team. For most of the students, working in a team is a new experience. It can be frustrating, especially in the beginning, as the student learns how to be effective in the group setting. MAKING TEAMS EFFECTIVE WORKING TOGETHER REMEMBER THAT KNOW EACH TO A COMMON GOAL: EACH MEMBER OF OTHER'S THE TEAM HAS STRENGTHS AND SOMETHING OF WEAKNESSES AND VALUE TO SPECIAL CONTRIBUTE. CAPABILITIES.  DECISION-MA KING Decision-making skills and techniques underpin most aspects of management. The art of good decision-making is complex, encompassing a wide range of personal and interpersonal skills such as fact-finding, logical thinking, analytical ability, sensitivity to others, creativity, and assertiveness. TYPES OF DECISIONS MADE BASED ON HOW MANY PEOPLE GET INVOLVED IN THE PROCESS OF DECISION-MAKING: 1. THE PLOP 2. THE ONE-PERSON DECISION 3. THE HANDCLASP 4. THE CLIQUE 5. THE MINORITY 6. THE MAJORITY VOTE 7. THE SILENT CONSENSUS 8. THE CONSENSUS 1. THE PLOP 2. THE ONE-PERSON DECISION This is quickly made, but later when the decision-maker depends on free or voluntary support from other to implement it, he/she might find himself/herself carrying it out alone. 3. THE HANDCLASP One person makes a suggestion, another says, “What a marvelous idea”, and without further discussion, the matter is decided.  4. THE CLIQUE This decision is made by a small group who plans beforehand to get their way. Because they are better organized than those who disagree, they are often successful on the immediate issue, but they bring a spirit of rivalry rather than cooperation into the group.  5. THE MINORITY These decisions are not consciously organized as those of the clique, but a few powerful personalities dominate the group, often unconsciously, and then later they wonder why others are apathetic. 6. THE MAJORITY VOTE  7. THE SILENT CONSENSUS Some groups aim at unanimous decisions. This is good, if genuine, but they are rarely achieved completely on important issues. Unanimous agreement is sometimes assumed, when some members have not felt free to disagree and have kept silent. c  8. THE CONSENSUS This is an agreement, often involving compromise or the combination of various possibilities after all opinions have been heard. Disagreements and minority viewpoints are discussed fully. It takes time and care to build a climate in which all feel free to express themselves. This method does build unity, cooperation, and commitment. Bibiliography – Leadership. http://www.1000advices.com/guru/leadership.html – How to make team effective. http://class.fst.ohio-state.edu/fst696/696Team-Operations.html – Del Rosario, Resurrection A. et al. NSTP: Call to Serve. Bulacan: TCS- Publishing House, 2010.