2. TYPES OF GROUPS:
Department Teams:
Individuals focused on a
specialty that they have
mastered.
Problem-solving Teams:
Temporary team that
solves a specific issue.
Virtual Teams:
Communicates digitally
and is based on
strengths/weaknesses
rather than geography.
Cross Functional Teams:
Internal departmental
teams that tackle project
goals.
Self-managed Teams:
Most empowered to make
decisions, complete
assignments and deliver
services.
3. GROUP CHARACTERISTICS
When describing the characteristics of a group in a work place setting it means you are
describing a team. Simply put, it is a group of people who work together to achieve a common
purpose. In the world of small business, teams may be assembled to perform tasks such as
developing a marking plan, performing specific tasks, or finding ways to improve customer
service. A team is created to complete the goals it is given. An effective team is committed to
completing its goals by using the team‘s resources.
In order for a team to act as a team, everyone must be participating in the creation of a solution.
There is no “I” in team. Each member of a team is essential to the team’s success and, when the
group is given a task, each member knows what their job is and sets out to put in their fair share.
4. STAGES OF A TEAM:
Forming: Team members’
roles are not clear.
Storming: Team members
push against the boundaries of
the forming stage.
Norming: Team develops
respect for one another,
commitment and progress
ensues.
Performing: Team works hard
without internal friction.
Adjourning: When the team
disbands.
5. TEAMWORK
When you are working on a job, and have several projects to do, multiple deadlines to meet and
everything has to get done in a timely manner, there is no way that just one person can do it all
by themselves. This is where delegating a team will come into place. If you do not have good
teamwork, nothing gets done, and the key to good teamwork is communication. Each team
member offers a unique perspective and set of talents to the project, making each person a
valuable member of the team. Teamwork increases the efficiency on a project, relieves stress on
the individual and promotes a higher-quality output.
6. Supervisor Team Leads
Enable team members to do their best
Workingin a comfortable environment allows much stronger potential.
Workingwith supportive team members makes a stronger team.
Listen to thosewhohave opinions
Open minds and supportive responses help with a strongending result.
Makingsure that everyone is heard gives a sense of importance which builds more
confident team members.
Strong communication is vitalwithin theteam
Having your thoughts heard is important to becoming part of the team.
Telling your team members how you feel and what needs to get done creates a more
effective task force.
Rewardingand acknowledging brings fortha stronger team
People work harder when theyknow that their work is beingseen.
Those who get rewarded, or acknowledged for the work that theydo, will be encouraged
to work harder, perhaps encouragingthe entire team to do the same.
Rewardingand acknowledgingwork calls for team checks to make sure that everyone is
workinghard.
