teamwork and team building

TEAMWORK AND

TEAMBUILDING

Speaker:Jason V. Castellano

TEAM

is a small number of people with complementary skills who are committed to a common goal for which they are mutually accountable

Group

People who can identify with each other(sharing ideas, beliefs or experiences of common areas)

GroupVs

Team

Types of groupsWork Groups

– a group within a workforce that normally works together.

Neighborhood groups

- is a small voluntary association of poor people, preferably from the same socio-economic background.

Social Group - is a collection of people who interact with each other and share similar characteristics and a sense of unity

Pressure groups - a group that tries to influence public policy in the interest of a particular cause.

Types of groups

Self-Help Group (SHG)

is a small voluntary association of poor people, preferably from the same socio-economic background

Types of groups

Formal GroupsGroups established by organizations to perform organizational work

1. Command group- comprised of employees who directly report to a supervisor

2. Tasks groups - employees work to accomplished a certain task

Informal Groups - Natural Grouping of employees that form to fulfill social needs.

1. Interest Groupsestablished to meet a mutual objective

2. Friendship groupsformed by members have something in common.

Roles in Society

Role

- A position that has to be assumed and acted by an individual in a group.

Characteristics of Teams

Clear Goals This is necessary so that all team members understand the purpose and vision of the team.

Defined Roles It’s important for group members to understand their job function and for leaders to tap into the skills and talents of group members.

Open and Clear Communication - This is one of the most important characteristics for high functioning teams.

Effective Decision Makingawareness of various decision making methods can help a team make efficient decisions.

Characteristics of Teams

Balanced Participation This can be defined as full involvement. Team members contribute when appropriate, and member’s opinions are valued and sought

Valued Diversity Team

members are valued for their unique skills and talents. A diversity of thinking, idea generating, problem solving

Characteristics of Teams

Managed Conflict This is essential to a team’s growth. It’s important that issues aren’t ignored and avoided in a group

Positive Atmosphere An effective team has an open climate where member’s are comfortable with each other and aren’t afraid to take risks.

Characteristics of Teams

Cooperative Relationships Team members want to work together for the good of the team and understand that combining the skills of numerous people will produce something that could not be created alone

Participative Leadership Leadership is shared among team members at various times.

Characteristics of Teams

TEAMWORK 10 EFFECTIVE STEPS

1. Consider each employee's ideas as valuable2. Be aware of employees' unspoken feelings

3. Act as a harmonizing influence

4. Be clear when communicating

5. Encourage trust and cooperation among employees on your team

TEAMWORK 10 EFFECTIVE STEPS

7. Delegate problem-solving tasks to the team

8. Facilitate communication

9. Establish team values and goals; evaluate team performance

Benefits of Teams

1. Achievement of a goal in more efficient and more effective manner as team members are committed to one single goal

High level of productivity through specialized work processes and labor distribution.

Benefits of Teams

People like to work with others due to social satisfaction.

Benefits of Teams

Team members communicate with each other more often

Benefits of Teams

Social learning takes place

Benefits of Teams

Organizational flexibility

Benefits of Teams

Team building

is a process of deliberately creating and effective team

Formation and Development of Groups

Stage 1 – Forming Stage 2: Storming

Stage 3: Norming

Stage 4: Performing Stage 5: Adjourning

Team Roles

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