Team Building PDF

 Team Building:  Ten P’s of a Team  Team Leader  Stages in Team Development  Making a member feel important  Conflict management   What is a team? Team can be defined as a group of individuals  With a high degree of interdependence  with a comm...

 Team Building:  Ten P’s of a Team  Team Leader  Stages in Team Development  Making a member feel important  Conflict management   What is a team? Team can be defined as a group of individuals  With a high degree of interdependence  with a common purpose mission or goal  Agreement on working together effectively to reach the goal.  Teamwork…..Why? Rationale for a Team Approach  Teams are a part of everyone's life. You're a member of a family team, a staff team, school, health care and community teams.  So it's appropriate that you understand how to function effectively as a team member.  Teamwork…..Why?  The multi-dimensional and thus multi-discipline nature of many problems requires a team approach.  This approach encourages you as staff with complementary skills and competencies, to coordinate your efforts.  You can have greater impact on serious problems through your efforts  By establishing priorities,  concentrating financial resources, and  combining knowledge and expertise Such efforts can serve to: 1) lighten your work load, 2) reduce duplication of efforts, and 3) produce a result greater than all of your separate efforts.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-ezwb-lyw8  Teamwork.... What Is It?   A team is defined as a group (a collection of people) who interact to achieve a common goal.  Participants in an effective team care about the group's well-being.  Greater interpersonal skills are necessary if you are to work together effectively at more complex levels.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xevQ2yTyK9Y  Ten P’s of a Team Purpose: Define the team's goals and objectives. People: Assemble the right team members. Participation: Encourage active involvement from all members. Planning: Develop a clear strategy and timelines. Processes: Establish efficient work methods. Productivity: Monitor and enhance output. Performance: Assess the team’s results regularly. Problem-solving: Develop solutions as challenges arise. Praise: Recognize achievements and efforts. Progress: Ensure continuous development and improvement.  Team Leader Role: Guides the team towards achieving objectives and supports team members. Qualities of an Effective Leader: Strong communication skills. Decision-making ability. Empathy and emotional intelligence. Accountability and responsibility. Responsibilities: Setting goals, organizing tasks, and providing feedback. Motivating and developing the team.  Stages in Team Development 1. Forming: Team members come together, and roles are unclear. 2. Storming: Conflicts and power struggles may occur as members express opinions. 3. Norming: The team establishes norms and collaboration increases. 4. Performing: The team works effectively towards objectives. 5. Adjourning: The team disbands after achieving goals.  Making a Member Feel Important  Recognition: Acknowledge contributions and achievements.  Empowerment: Involve members in decision-making.  Feedback: Provide constructive and supportive feedback.  Support: Offer opportunities for growth and skill development.  Conflict Management Identify Causes: Determine the root of the conflict (e.g., misunderstandings, personality clashes).  Conflict Management Approaches: Collaborating: Find a win-win solution for all parties. Compromising: Each side gives up something to reach a resolution. Accommodating: One party agrees to the other’s terms.  Conflict Management Steps to Resolve Conflicts: Address the issue early. Listen to all perspectives. Mediate neutrally and create an action plan.  Strategies for effective communication and collaboration  Be respectful  Listen  Understanding other’s view point  Acknowledging other’s thoughts and feelings  Cooperation  Look for shared concerns  State feelings  Don’t take things personally  Admit when wrong  Take your time to agree  Think of possible solutions