Working as a Team
ISU WORKFORCE TRAINING
“Coming together is a beginning.Keeping together is progress.Working together is success.” -Henry Ford
Purpose for working together
Purpose for working together
Cooperation and Communication
Mutual Dependence
Mutual Dependence
Leadership, Cooperation and Communication
Belief that a team produces more
efficiency
Belief that a team produces more
efficiencyTime Management,
Cooperation and Communication
Understanding of mutual
accountability
Understanding of mutual
accountability
Leadership and Communication
A Great Team Leader
Link complimentary skills
Bring claritySupportive climateEncourage discussion
A Great Team Leader
CommunicateAdjust rolesAssistExample
Successful Team Members
The Team ConceptA successful team must have: A reason (purpose) for working together that is
understood by each team member. A mutual dependence on each other for the
experience, abilities, and commitment needed to accomplish their stated purpose, goals, and objectives.
Belief that working together as a team will lead to more effective decisions and improved productivity.
An understanding of mutual accountability to the organization for the team’s failures and successes.
Successful Team Members
InvolvedListensSupportsCompromisesPositive
CaringAchieverDoerLeader Thinker
Exaggerates
Over-generalizes
All about me
Narrow minded
Belittles
Know-it-all
Team Roles
Team Roles
Purpose
GoalsObjectivesObjectives
Purpose
Purpose
What is your team about?What is your team strategy?
What is your team ultimately trying to accomplish?
Goals
Goal Statement
ClearPriorityAny conflictsAdjust for conflictsAgreed upon
ObjectivesObjectives
Objectives Statement
Road MapHow are we
going to get their?
Team Meetings
Mandatory attendance Agenda On time Come prepared Use time wisely Brainstorm Listen Refrain from personal attack Compromise Have fun
Feedback
Don’t Don’t ExpressExpress
OpinionOpinion
as as
Fact.Fact.
ExplainExplain
YourYour
Reasons.Reasons.
Restate Restate
the the
Original Original
Idea.Idea.
RespectRespect
aa
TeamTeam
Mate’sMate’s
Idea.Idea.
CountCount
toto
Ten.Ten.
Don’tDon’t
Interrupt.Interrupt.
CritiqueCritique
the Idea,the Idea,
Not Not
the Person.the Person.
Communication is Key
Don’t make assumptions!
Actively Listen!
Ask questions!Ask Questions!
Confirm Your Understanding!
Assessing Team Performance
Clearly identified action steps?
Milestones monitored?Successes celebrated?Effective leadership?Team size?
Assessing Team Performance
Right resources?Meetings productive?Carrying out roles?Motivated?Conflict managed?
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