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Effective Teamwork in a WorkplaceBY:DR NNAJI AZUKA NWANDOFOR:PRESTON HEALTHCARE CONSULTING LTD.DATE: 25 T H NOVEMBER, 2016
Outline Introduction Objectives Definition of Terms Aspects of effective team work Summary Conclusion
Introduction
Quotable quotes “There are no problems we can not solve together, and very few that we can solve by ourselves” – President Lyndon Johnson.
“Individuals play the game, but teams win championships”.
“United we stand but divided we fall”.
“People have been known to achieve more as a result of working with others and not against them”
Objectives… differences between teamwork and collaboration.
… characteristics of an effective team.
… factors influencing team work and its effectiveness.
… approaches to improve team effectiveness.
… benefits of teamwork.
… apply their knowledge to practical situations
Definition of Terms Team
Team work
Collaboration
What is a team?
Is a group of two or
more persons working
together in sympathetic
resonance to achieve a
set goal
What is teamwork?Team work is when two or
more people work together cohesively, towards a common goal, creating a positive working atmosphere, and supporting each other to combine individual strengths to enhance team performance.
What is Collaboration? Collaboration is a process that requires relationship
and interaction between professionals regardless of
whether or not they perceive themselves as part of a
team
Differences between Team work and Collaboration
TEAMWORK
Has a defined and same goal
Is itself affected by collaboration
Rarely happens without collaboration
Can be considered a form of collaboration
COLLABORATION
May have different goals in mind
Affects and enhances team work
Can take place whether or not professionals consider themselves to be part of a team
Aspects of Teamwork Pre-requisites for teamwork
Characteristics of teamwork
members
Characteristics of teamwork
Components of team work
Effectiveness of a team
Factors that promote teamwork
Essential skills for teamwork
Benefits of teamwork
Pre-requisites for TeamworkI You
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Characteristics of Teamwork members Mutual dependence
Collaborate for deliverables
Benefit from working collaboratively
Share information which may lead to shared decision
Know when team work should be used to optimize results.
Characteristics of effective Team Production of high quality product
Viability (Ability of team members to continue to work
together in the future
Improved well-being and professional growth of members.
Components of Teamwork
Positive Corporate Culture
Give recognition
Positive Feedback
Provide new Opportunities
Effectiveness of a Team What is the task of a team
What are the specific features that distinguish a team
What is the composition of a team (size, age, gender)
What process exist to enhance team work
(communication and co-ordination
Effectiveness of a Team (cont.…) What are the psychosocial traits of a team (norms and cohesion)
What is the organizational context in which team exists (setting, resources, leadership)
What is the social and policy context related to teams (systemic factors
Factors that promote Teamwork Good leadership Clear communication Common goal Defined responsibilities
Conflict resolution Support Remain positive Not gender/age/ race sensitive
Essential Skills for Teamwork Listening Questioning Persuading Respecting
Helping Sharing Participating
Benefits of Teamwork Fosters Creativity and Learning
Blends Complementary Strengths
Builds Trust
Teaches Conflict Resolution Skills
Improves client satisfaction
Promotes a Wider Sense of Ownership
Encourages Healthy Risk-Taking.
Reduces work load
Reduces staff shortages
Reduces stress and burnout amongst
workers
Summary Effective teamwork to enhance productivity can only be achieved when all the levels within the work place work in synchrony.Workers need to understand the processes required for collaboration and share a common understanding of the notions of “team” and “team work.” Organization and management structures must be in place to support teamwork through policy, infrastructure and framework.
ConclusionThe understanding of “team” and practice of “team work” is yet to be a reality in our work places.
If professionals are expected to work in teams, their orientation must prepare them to do so or else they will continue to work in status quo work environments (collaborations rather than teamwork)
Achieving the ?impossible
Sky is the limit
Thanks listening