The document compares the characteristics of groups and teams. It defines a group as two or more individuals who may or may not have a common goal and work independently. Teams are small numbers of people with complementary skills committed to a shared purpose and goals who are mutually accountable. The key differences are that teams have shared leadership, collective performance and accountability, while groups focus on individual work and outcomes. Effective teamwork provides benefits like a united effort, clear communication, and support between members.

1. Groups vs. Teams
“Unity is strength….when there is teamwork and collaboration,
wonderful things can be achieved”
- Mattie Stepanek
Hallie Moyse, Executive Director CPE Shalom, October 2012
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2. Topics
• Characteristics of a Group
• Why People Join Groups
• Group Structure
• Characteristics of a Team
• Team vs. Group
• Open Discussion
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3. Groups
• A “group” is defined as two or more individuals:
• Interacting and interdependent
• Who may or may not have come together to achieve a particular
objective / goal
• May work simultaneously or independently of one another
• Can be either formal or informal
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4. Groups (cont’d)
• Members:
• Can be similar or dissimilar in character and abilities
• Are responsible for their own actions
• May attain success while working independently and in isolation
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5. Why People Join Groups
• Security
• Status
• Self-esteem
• Affiliation
• Power
• Goal Achievement
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6. Group Structure
• Conformity
• Adjusting one’s behaviors to the norm of the group
• May feel stress/pressure to conform to group’s attitudes /
behaviors
• Status
• A hierarchy is established based on an individual’s personality,
strength of character and abilities
• Performance Norms
• Provides the individual with specific details regarding: how they
they should work, how they should accomplish their tasks, etc.
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7. Group Structure (cont’d)
• Cohesiveness
• The degree to which members are invested in the group and
motivated to perform
• Extremely important because it is related to the group’s productivity
and overall performance
• Decision Making
• Large groups facilitate the sharing of information
• Small groups are better suited to coordinate and facilitate the
implementation of the end-goal
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8. Teams
A team is a small number of people with
complementary skills who are committed to a common purpose,
a set of performance goals, a common approach…
For which they hold themselves mutually accountable.
The quality of the collective performance determines the final
result: success or failure
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9. Teams
• Every member is interconnected
• Dependant upon one another to
achieve success
• Has an interest in helping one
another whenever possible
• Everyone is mutually accountable
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10. Team vs. Group
Team Characteristics
• Shared leadership
• Individual, collective &
mutual accountability
• Collective performance
• Encourages active
problem-solving
• Individual skills are random
and varied
Group Characteristics
• Individual leadership
• Individual accountability
• Individual work products
• Share information
• Individual skills are
complementary
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11. Team vs. Group (cont’d)
Team Characteristics
• Deliver collective outcomes
• Engage in open & honest
communication
• Can’t wait to work together
Group Characteristics
• Deliver individual
outcomes/products
• Engage in polite
conversations
• Meet because they have to
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12. Team vs. Group (cont’d)
Team Characteristics
• Members feel a sense of
ownership
• Members work in a climate
of trust
• Members make an effort to
understand each other’s
point of view
• Members work to resolve
conflict
Group Characteristics
• Members are focused on
themselves & their own
abilities
• Members tend to mistrust
one another
• Members are less
committed than in a team
• Members are often unable
to resolve their conflicts
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13. Team vs. Group (cont’d)
• All members share
responsibility for the
outcome
• Greater motivation to
support a member in need
• Each member is
responsible for their own
performance
• Not motivated to help a
needy co-member
Team Characteristics Group Characteristics
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14. The Importance of Teamwork
• We are able to provide the children and their families with:
• A united front in our mission and vision, educational methods,
developmental theories and actions
• Clear, honest and transparent communication
• We are able to provide one another with:
• A sense of warmth and belonging
• Mutual respect
• Support and comfort
Thank You
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