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The following topics should be included in your key understandings and take-away for this
week. What do you know about these topics?
Definition of group
Formal vs informal groups
Tuckman’s stages of group development
Groups as open systems
Characteristics of effective groups
Advantages and disadvantages of groups
Advantages and disadvantages of decision making in groups
Social facilitation, synergy, social loafing,
Norms, cohesiveness, impact of different combinations of these.
Definition of team
Team building process
Different team roles
Advantages/ disadvantages of teams
Types of teams (High performing, self managing, etc)
Homogenous and heterogeneous teams
Types of team building/ approaches to team building
Difference between groups and teams
Solution
.1. A collection of individuals who have regular contact and frequent interaction, mutual
influence, common feeling fcamaraderie, and who work together to achieve a common set of
goals.
2. Formal Groups- Formal groups are created and maintained to fulfill needs or tasks which arc
related to the total organisation mission. Thus these are consciously and deliberately created.
Such groups may be either permanent in the form of top management team such as board of
directors or management committees, work units in the various departments of the organisation,
staff groups providing specialised services to the organisation, and so on; or the formal groups
may be constituted on temporary basis for fulfilling certain specified objectives. When such
objectives are fulfilled they disappear. These may be in the form of temporary committee, task
force, etc. The working of formal groups is regulated by organisational rules and regulations.
Informals Group- Informal groups, on the other hand, are created in the organisation becausc of
operation of social and psychological forces operating at the work-place. Members create such
groups for their own satisfaction and their working is not regulated by the general framework of
organisational rules and regulations. Thus formal and informal organisations differ from each
other in the following respects:
1. Origin—As discussed above, reasons and circumstances of origin of both formal and informal
organisations are quite different. The formal groups are created deliberately and consciously in
the organisation by the framers of the organisation. On the other hand, informal groups arc
created because
of the operation of socio-psychological forces at the workplace, that is, people while working
together develop certain liking and disliking for others for the type of interactions not provided
officially.
2. Purpose—Since formal groups are deliberate creation, they are created for achieving the
legitimate objectives of the organisation. In fact, formal groups are basic product of formal
ogranisation structure. The informal groups are created by organisational members for their
social and psychological satisfaction. Thus they serve the purpose of organisational members
wh.
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Nick krest - significance of leadership team alignment in organizationNickkrest
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In almost all organizations, some leaders pave the way for their employees to do their best work, and others inadvertently make things much harder than they should be. Where do you fall on this continuum? Do you help or do you hinder? In all probability, it’s the latter. According to our research, your employees are more likely to view you as an obstacle to their effectiveness than as an enabler of it—and that holds true whether your organization is successful or stumbling.
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The following topics should be included in your key understandings a.pdfamolmobileshop
The following topics should be included in your key understandings and take-away for this
week. What do you know about these topics?
Definition of group
Formal vs informal groups
Tuckman’s stages of group development
Groups as open systems
Characteristics of effective groups
Advantages and disadvantages of groups
Advantages and disadvantages of decision making in groups
Social facilitation, synergy, social loafing,
Norms, cohesiveness, impact of different combinations of these.
Definition of team
Team building process
Different team roles
Advantages/ disadvantages of teams
Types of teams (High performing, self managing, etc)
Homogenous and heterogeneous teams
Types of team building/ approaches to team building
Difference between groups and teams
Solution
.1. A collection of individuals who have regular contact and frequent interaction, mutual
influence, common feeling fcamaraderie, and who work together to achieve a common set of
goals.
2. Formal Groups- Formal groups are created and maintained to fulfill needs or tasks which arc
related to the total organisation mission. Thus these are consciously and deliberately created.
Such groups may be either permanent in the form of top management team such as board of
directors or management committees, work units in the various departments of the organisation,
staff groups providing specialised services to the organisation, and so on; or the formal groups
may be constituted on temporary basis for fulfilling certain specified objectives. When such
objectives are fulfilled they disappear. These may be in the form of temporary committee, task
force, etc. The working of formal groups is regulated by organisational rules and regulations.
Informals Group- Informal groups, on the other hand, are created in the organisation becausc of
operation of social and psychological forces operating at the work-place. Members create such
groups for their own satisfaction and their working is not regulated by the general framework of
organisational rules and regulations. Thus formal and informal organisations differ from each
other in the following respects:
1. Origin—As discussed above, reasons and circumstances of origin of both formal and informal
organisations are quite different. The formal groups are created deliberately and consciously in
the organisation by the framers of the organisation. On the other hand, informal groups arc
created because
of the operation of socio-psychological forces at the workplace, that is, people while working
together develop certain liking and disliking for others for the type of interactions not provided
officially.
2. Purpose—Since formal groups are deliberate creation, they are created for achieving the
legitimate objectives of the organisation. In fact, formal groups are basic product of formal
ogranisation structure. The informal groups are created by organisational members for their
social and psychological satisfaction. Thus they serve the purpose of organisational members
wh.
Make Your Team More Productive Using Their Perspective!Nicole Payne
Teams are more than just a collection of individuals. For teams to be productive, they need to agree upon the values and principles that guide their work. Learn more about Life Orientations® (LIFO).
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A group is comprised of individuals who meet to discuss issues, problem solve, or to inform. A real team, however, is defined as people coming together for a common purpose, setting clear goals, and establishing priorities. The team leader and team members define roles for individual members, utilizing individual strengths and nurturing synergism (working together) to create a unified plan of action in order to achieve identified and measured results. Team members learn to depend and rely on other team members to demonstrate their talents and support the team.
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Effective teamwork strategies for law firms
1. Effective Teamwork Strategies for
Law Firms
Summary: Learn the four stages of group development,
how each stage applies to groups in law firms, and how to
develop effective teamwork strategies in law firms.
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2. Effective teamwork is critical to law firms. Increasingly,
clients expect firms to work effectively across
departments, offices, and even jurisdictions. The
greater complexity and size of legal matters requires
more frequent collaboration and sharing of resources.
Firms themselves have evolved from loose collections
of individuals to a more unified structure. They have
grown so much that they need groups of lawyers to
run management teams, compensation committees,
and client and industry teams.
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3. But at many firms, teams detract from performance.
We believe that is because too few team leaders and
members sufficiently understand how groups work. A
team's success depends on the constructive
engagement of its members. But lawyers often retreat
from teamwork and revert to solitary productivity
when the behavior of the other members seems
confusing and destructive, objectives and roles are not
clear, and progress is minimal. By understanding the
way that groups operate, lawyers can both lead and
effectively contribute to the groups in which they
work.
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4. Many firms that have successfully built and managed
teams provide their lawyers with training and support
in teamwork. Such firms recognize that effective
teamwork doesn't just happen by chance. Rather, it is
a skill that can be taught. By increasing the
effectiveness of their teams, these firms have freed
lawyers from unproductive meetings to focus on client
work. This, in turn, improves the firm's productivity
and, ultimately, profitability.
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5. See the following articles for more information:
Law Firm Profit Components
Capitalizing on a Law Firm's Growth—Is Bigger Better?
Research in the field of group dynamics has produced
psychological frameworks for understanding teams. The
most established conceptual model is one proposed by
organizational psychologist Bruce Tuckman in 1965. Dr.
Susan Wheelan, a professor of psychology at Temple
University, has undertaken more recent research into the
stages of group development. We have drawn from both
models and applied them to law firms.
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6. The research shows that groups develop through a
series of stages. These include the following: forming,
where the key issues are dependency and inclusion;
storming, where the issues are 'counterdependency'
and conflict; norming, where the issues are trust, goal-
setting, and structure; and performing, where they are
maximizing work and productivity. The model is a
simplification. In reality, groups do not fall cleanly into
one stage or another. But understanding these stages
can help lawyers improve their performance in
practice groups, client teams, and committees. Here is
a brief look at each:
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7. Stage 1: Forming. Anytime a group of people come
together for the first time, they generally behave in a
tentative and polite way. This is because group
members face psychological issues that must be
resolved before they can turn their full attention to
the actual tasks of the group. They are unsure about
their roles and worried about such questions as: 'Is it
safe to speak my mind in this group?' 'Does the leader
know what he or she is doing?' 'What do I have to do
to be a part of this group?' and 'Will anything
worthwhile result if I invest my time here?'
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8. The more uncertain group members are about these kinds of psychological
issues, the more they are distracted from the team's actual work. Thus, early in
the life of a group, the leader needs to reduce uncertainty by being clear,
structured, and direct. Often, lawyers who are appointed to lead new groups do
exactly the opposite. Out of respect for their colleagues, they start with a highly
consensual approach. They ask group members what they want to focus on and
ignore requests for clarification. This behavior merely increases psychological
uncertainty and prolongs this relatively inefficient stage in the group's
development.
During this stage, most group members give up some of their autonomy and
individuality in order to be accepted as a member of the group. But as members'
comfort in the group increases, their need for autonomy reasserts itself
(particularly with lawyers). Group members begin stating their viewpoints more
assertively, and differences begin to emerge among group members, often
around goals for the group. To strengthen their causes, members of a group often
seek out like-minded allies who share their viewpoint. In this fashion, factions
begin to form. This generally signals a group's transition to the second stage,
storming.
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9. Stage 2: Storming. Members of a group that has newly entered the storming stage will
devote an increasing amount of energy to staking out positions, testing to see if they can
maintain their individual autonomy and still work together, and slipping into conflict with
each other and the leader. While it may seem counterintuitive, the emergence of conflict in
Stage 2 groups actually serves a positive purpose. Effective, cohesive, and lasting groups are
those in which members have a high level of trust and respect for each other, and in which
disagreements can be settled without acrimony. This must be learned from experience.
In addition to factional conflict, there is also usually increased criticism of and other forms of
attacks on the leader during Stage 2. Some 'dependent' group members take the leader's
side and defend him or her, and some 'counterdependent' group members typically join in
the attack. If you are the leader of a group during this stage, it's helpful to know that the
attack is probably not against you personally, but against you in your role of leader. If you
realize this, you can more easily deflect the attack and guide group members into accepting
their differences and agreeing to disagree. Less experienced lawyers get defensive, take it
personally, and even start attacking the critics. This only exacerbates the situation and
prolongs this stage of the process.
Groups typically find the tension and conflict of Stage 2 to be awkward and uncomfortable.
This discomfort propels them to resolve their conflicts, thus moving them into the next stage,
norming.
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10. Stage 3: Norming. This is a more mature stage, during which three fundamental
transformations take place. First, the members of the group begin to build a higher level of
mutual trust. (They are aided in this task by having resolved the conflict of Stage 2.) Second,
supported by the increasing trust, the members revisit and refine the group's goals (See
'Finding Goals That Work' below). And third, the members agree upon a division of labor and
identify clear roles. Since trust is high, members are unconcerned when even important tasks
are delegated to other members or a subgroup.
In a law firm, however, groups of lawyers are frequently so used to adversarial behavior that
the conflict of Stage 2 does not seem uncomfortable or out of place, and there is insufficient
discomfort to motivate them to move out of Stage 2 and into Stage 3. We often find lawyers
stuck in Stage 2, devoting large amounts of energy to preserving fiefdoms, bickering, and
attacking group leaders. The lack of trust means that work is not delegated, and goals are not
agreed upon.
Reaching Stage 3 is particularly critical in law firms because it is at this point that delegation
becomes effective. Until trust is built, lawyers spend their time in unnecessary meetings to
ensure that their interests are protected. Once trust is established, the group operates more
efficiently and consumes less of everybody's time. Lawyers are freed up to do billable work
rather than sit in internal meetings.
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11. Stage 4: Performing. With trust established, and roles and goals redefined and agreed upon, the group can
focus its energy on its work. This marks the group's entry into the highly productive performing stage. As long
as its membership remains constant, the group will work relatively smoothly towards its objectives. However,
significant changes in team composition can cause the team to regress to an earlier stage, as the new
dynamics are worked through.
Generally, there are six critical points to remember about how this model works:
Groups develop through stages. It is not possible to shortcut the stages.
At each stage, team leaders and team members have different roles to play.
High-performing teams spend about 75 percent of their time on accomplishing their task and 25 percent on
the process - that is, fostering behaviors that maintain group relations.
When establishing a group, the leader should reduce anxiety and uncertainty by providing clear direction.
Seeking consensus too early on will be counterproductive.
Conflict is a healthy and inevitable component of group development. Challenges should not be taken
personally, but the group must move beyond them and not become stuck in this stage, as lawyers are prone
to do.
The financial payoff comes once mutual trust has been established. The extra billable time that becomes
available can add up to significant increased revenue.
The skills for operating effectively within groups are not innate, and teams are most effective when members
and leaders understand group dynamics. Most professionals benefit from some guidance and training in this
area. Only through understanding and actively managing teamwork can firms harness the potential synergy
of collective action and produce a more satisfying and profitable workplace.
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12. Finding Goals That Work
Goals that drive teamwork tend to have three important characteristics:
First, they require collective action. This means that they target outcomes that no one could
achieve on his or her own. Goals that require acting in concert tend to mobilize people. For
instance, a goal that calls for every partner in a practice group to increase billings by 10
percent is not one that requires collective action. Each partner can work on his or her own
cases and contribute to the goal without ever exhibiting team behavior. By contrast, a goal
that calls for a team to put together a complex educational or social event for 200 members
of a client company demands teamwork and collaboration. It's more than one person can
accomplish.
Second, the goals should be meaningful (and even inspiring). Goals that touch people's
passions are far more powerful and likely to mobilize than cerebral goals that make logical
sense but don't inspire. The most effective teams have an emotional commitment to the
team's goal, just like athletes do. In law firms, effective goals often build on lawyers' desire to
develop their professional reputations, to increase their public standing or that of the firm,
and to work to the highest professional standards. Framing goals in terms of what is
important to individual team members is vital if they are to commit emotionally to the
group's success.
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13. 3. Third, the goals should have a specific, measurable outcome. There's even a mnemonic device for it -
'smart.' Goals should be:
SPECIFIC - There should be a well-defined objective.
MEASURABLE - The achievement of the objective should be verifiable.
ATTAINABLE - The goal should present a challenge but be feasible, given effective collaboration and
team effort.
RELEVANT -The goal should fit within the firm's plans and strategy.
TIME-CONSTRAINED -There should be a deadline, because building team motivation and momentum
for ongoing goals is extremely difficult.
Developing goals that meet these criteria is not easy, but the effort will help build teamwork and create
cohesion.
See the following articles for more information:
You Need to Have Desire to Achieve Your Goals
Never Stop Improving
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