teamwork
- 2. Teamwork - the process of a diverse group of individuals pooling their resource and skills to work together and achieve a common goal
- 3. only if there is Total Effort from All Members Together Everyone Achieves More
- 4. Benefits of Teamwork • Class brainstorm benefits – share with class • Teams encourage employees to think more creatively and to take more pride in their work. • Employees who are proud of what they do tend to make fewer errors. • Employees who are satisfied with their jobs tend to stay with their companies longer. • The sense of empowerment that comes from working on a successful team.
- 5. Benefits continued • As a rule, teams reach better and more creative decisions than individuals. • Synergy • Teams members are more likely to make plans work when they are involved in the decision-making process.
- 6. Synergy • Synergy is achieved when two or more people work together to create a better solution than either could alone. • Although there are many, three of the largest roadblocks to synergy are: •ignorance •cliques •prejudice
- 7. Role of the Team in the Workplace Teams in the workplace are formed for different purposes. Four common types of teams exist: Ad Hoc teams – a temporary team brought together to solve one problem Functional teams – all members have similar skills and expertise although they would not be able to perform each others’ jobs. They solve problems based on their understanding of the work to be done and each team member’s unique contribution.
- 8. Cross-Functional Teams –consists of workers from different areas within a company who are assigned to work on a variety of problems. Members are selected based on their expertise and ability to make a unique and meaningful contribution. Multifunctional Teams - have been crossed-trained so that each person is able to perform the duties of all the other team members.
- 9. Each of the previous teams could perform as a self-directed team. It is an empowered team that makes decisions independently of management. A self-directed team is given full responsibility for carrying out its assignment. The members of the team must set work-related goals and objectives. They identify priorities, set budgets, develop work plans, and solve problems. Self-directed teams evaluate their own progress and often hire, train, and evaluate their team members.
- 10. Stages of Teams Team development evolves in stages. One way to identify these stages is the following set of terms: • Stage 1 – Forming • Stage 2 – Storming • Stage 3 – Norming • Stage 4 - Performing
- 11. Stage 1: Forming • known as the organizational stage At this stage the team members: • become acquainted and discuss the purpose of the team • may be excited about being chosen for the team • may feel uncomfortable, afraid to speak, and full of doubts • may feel good about what the team can do
- 12. Stage 2: Storming • characterized by lack of direction At this stage the team members: • question why the team was formed • find it hard to work together and make decisions • may distrust or not understand one another • may have personality clashes and arguments • may talk behind others’ back
- 13. Stage 3: Norming • hardest of the four stages to identify At this stage the team members: • begin to work together and leaders emerge • openly discuss issues, listen to one another, and become more involved. • feel good about themselves and the team • accept the team’s decisions and are willing to work hard to carry them out
- 14. Stage 4: Performing • known as “full speed ahead” At this stage the team members: • are committed to the team and the organization • take responsibility for making improvements and examine the best way for the team to function. • stay focused and work for the common good • work at maximum efficiency
- 15. Characteristics of a Good Team Member • Works for consensus on decisions • Shares openly and authentically with others regarding personal feelings, opinions, thoughts, and perceptions about problems and conditions • Involves others in the decision-making process • Trusts, supports, and has genuine concern for other team members
- 16. • “Owns” problems rather than blaming them on others • When listening, attempts to hear and interpret communication from other’s point of view • Influences others by involving them in the issue(s)
- 17. Team Success Factors Successful teams share six characteristics. This team success factors can be found in every stage of development, helping the team advance from one stage to the next. They are powerful contributors to a team’s effectiveness. By focusing on these six factors, you can help your team move more rapidly from one stage to the next.
- 18. Team Success Factors PURPOSE •Direction •Identity •Focus •Basic component of any team or team mission •Without purpose, team members do not know what they are suppose to do •Purpose gives the team:
- 19. PROCESS • Refers to the way a team identifies a problem, develops a solution, analyzes data, or reaches agreement • With process, a team can: •Meet goals •Make decisions •Plan and organize its work •Solve problems
- 20. COMMUNICATION • The exchange of ideas and feelings in a way that respects everyone’s contributions • When team members communicate effectively, they: •Encourage cooperation among themselves •Promote continuous improvement •Help to prevent and resolve conflicts
- 21. COMMITMENT • Willingness to give 100% of yourself • Commitment can: •Build belief in the team and its goals
- 22. INVOLVEMENT • Everyone should be encouraged to participate • Ensuring involvement means the team: •Benefits from the skills and talents of all members •Values individual differences •Encourages input that may help it meet goals or solve problems
- 23. TRUST • Team members have expectations and assumptions about each other • It is your belief that the team members will live up to their promises. • Trust allows a team to: •Take risks •Try new ideas •Take greater initiative
- 24. Teamwork is essential because it maintains an enjoyable work environment Teamwork builds strong employee relationships because the more employees work close to each other, the more they get to know each other and develop a liking for each other. The more they work together, the more they learn and learn to live with each other’s likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses.
- 25. Teams don't work well without teamwork! Teamwork is important for the success of all businesses. To have a meaningful and lifelong career, you need to work well with others which is why teamwork is so important in the professional world.
Editor's Notes
- #25: When they work together for a long time, the team naturally becomes more collaborative, and this leads to a more enjoyable work environment for everyone. A pleasant work environment leads to higher productivity, and this helps organizations realize their goals quickly.