Team DynamicsPresented by: Esther Aziati

Jenna HaselwoodFelicia Hunt

Rosanna MatosJimmy Trembly

INTRODUCTION

Effective Team collaboration, a competence that most employers looks for in its employees is also one of the fundamental goals of the University of Phoenix. Therefore, UOP allows its students to work on projects and learn in teams so they can cultivate the skills of being good team players.The following slides gives detail analyzes on the value of learning team collaboration.

The Value of Team Collaboration for Academic Success

“The University’s Founder, Dr. John Sperling, recognized the value of teams in both academia and the workplace long before these benefits became widely known and accepted. Dr. Sperling believed—and subsequent research has confirmed—that learning teams fill several essential functions that are especially beneficial to working adult learners” (University of Phoenix, 2004).

Learning teams assist students with: Staying focus Produce quality assignments and projects Prepare students for when they have to work with coworkers in their future

careers Allowing students to share life experiences and practical knowledge that

comes from their life and work experiences Providing students with a sense of community and support

Identify the situation utilizing:

4 R’s Reason- Reaction- Results- Resolution-

A.E.I.O.U. Assume Express Identify Outcome Understand

Avoidance Accommodatio

n Competition Compromise CollaborationThese are Situational there

is no Right Approach

Five General Approaches

Strategies in Using Conflict Resolution

Team’s Learning Style and Dynamics

Effective communication skills are fundamental to succeed in many aspects of life.

Effective communication is the key to interpersonal skill, but how do we get to have a good communication skill.

First we need to know that communication is a two way process so it involves how we send and received the message.

Crucial communication skills for an effective Learning Team

Learn to listen to others

Effetely communicate

clearly

Respect Open minded

Conflict resolution

Crucial communication skills for an effective Learning Team

TEAM CHARTER

Team charter is a document develop by the team from the onset and its components are:• Goals/Purpose • Ground rules • List of members • Resources allocated to the team• Conflict resolution procedure

Why Learning Team Charter?• Guide to the team’s operation • Promote effective and smooth running of the team.• Enforces discipline among team members• Help team achieve its goals

Effective components necessary for team success

Ability to overcome conflicts Healthy conflicts are acceptable

Trust among team members Be open and honest

Everyone focus on meeting one goal Everyone be on one accord to get the

work done in a timely and efficient manner

Everyone is held accountable Everyone is responsible for making

sure the assignment is completed and working together to get it done

Everyone commit themselves to doing what they are suppose to do Give 100% to the assignment

Motivational Strategies

Explain the Groups Goals and Objectives

Define Expectations in Evaluating the

Person

Actively Pay Attention on Individual Level

Empower Team Members

Maintain Sight of Goal

Identify Accomplishments

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Conclusion

Effective team collaboration is working together to reach and obtain a specific goal.

Team collaboration provides Students staying focus Producing quality assignments and

projects Preparing for future classes and careers Sharing life experiences and practical

knowledge Providing a sense of community and

support.

Conflict Management There are five general approaches.

Avoidance Accommodation Competition Compromises Collaboration

Situating the cause of the conflict Reason Reaction Results Resolution

Conclusion continued

Team Dynamics can change for the good or bad.

By using the team’s learning styles can help overcome the change in the team’s dynamics.

Communication skills are very important in working in a team. Learn to listen Effectively communicate Respect everyone Be open minded Try to solve the conflicts if any

The Team Charter is a great tool to plan and organize the responsibilities of each team member.

The Team Charter provides Goals and Purpose Identifying Ground Rules Listing of the members Allocating the resources Allowing for conflict resolution

Conclusion continued

There are many effective components in order to obtain success. Ability to overcome conflicts Trust team members Focus on one meeting goal Everyone is accountable Everyone commitment to the team

Motivational Strategies to use. Explaining the Group’s Goals and

Objectives Expectations in evaluating each

team member Actively paying attention Empowering team members Identifying the accomplishments Giving praise to everyone

References

Book:Fetter, B. (2012). Being Visual: Raising a Generation of Innovative Thinkers. Retrieved from http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15985088-being-visualIn-text references: Fetter, B. (2012)Website:Vance, A., & Davidhizar, R. (1998). Motivating the minimal performer. Hospital Topics, 76(4), 8-12. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/214587399?accountid=458

University of Phoenix. (2004). Learning team toolkit. Available on the University of Phoenix student/faculty website: http://ecampus.phoenix.edu (Retrieved July 15, 2015)

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