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- 1. Importance of Teamwork Date:11- 08 - 17
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- 4. Outline • Team andTeamwork • Perspective of a team • Why do we need a team • Basis for Teamwork • Qualities of an Effective Team • Traits of Teamwork in relationship with Team Members • Basic Team Skills • What makes an Effective Team? • Building an Effective Team • Factors Critical for Effective Teamwork
- 5. • Building anEffective Team • Factors Critical for Effective Teamwork • Common Challenges of Teamwork • Steps To Resolve These Challenges • Conflict Preventive Measures • Conclusion
- 6. Team and Teamwork •A group of Individuals who share a common direction and achieve their goals quicker and easier • A group of people Organized to work together or independently to cooperatively meet the needs of a customer and achieve a goal. • Teamwork - The combined action of a group, especially when effective and efficient.
- 8. Perspective of Team •Athletics: Coming together to win • Power of Two: Partnership which could be marriage or business • Business Team: Coming Together to improve Service Rendered
- 9. Why Do weNeed a Team? 1. Teams Initiate Change: by Providing valuable feedback 2. Problem Solving 3. Promotes Better Communication 4. Multiplies Potential of Individual Members 5. Provides Some Sort of Motivation 6. “Two heads are better than one” 7. Teams outperform Individuals
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- 11. Qualities of anEffective Team • What are some qualities that can contribute to a teams Success oInitiative Resourcefulness oCooperation Dependability oPatience Tolerance oConsistency Positive attitude oResponsibility Honesty oGood Communication Diversity
- 12. Traits of Teamworkin relationship with Team Members
- 13. Basic Team Skills Thefollowing features are fundamental to effective teamwork: • Trust: making sure you meet all commitments and maintain confidentiality when required • Coaching: using your skills, knowledge and experience to assist others or ask for help • Sharing information: to assist others do their job • Flexibility: show a willingness to cooperate and help others when possible • Good manners: doing small, simple things, eg. thanking colleagues for their help
- 14. What makes anEffective Team? Basic Elements of Effectiveness: • Good Communication & Social Skills • Positive Interdependence: We instead of me • Individual Accountability/ Personal Responsibility • Group Processing • Shared goals • Processes for Conflict Resolution
- 15. Building an EffectiveTeam How to help improve the effectiveness of a team: • Get acquainted and feel comfortable with their fellow members • Develop ground rules and norms for the team • Communicate and work cooperatively • Facilitate the sharing of information and expectations between members • Begin trusting each other • Others??
- 16. Factors Critical forEffective Teamwork • Team Goals: Set up achievable goals • Team Structure: Members should have hierarchy • Roles within Teams: Specific roles for members • Timelines for Teamwork
- 17. Benefits of Teamwork Somebenefits of team work include the following: • Increased Efficiency • Focus Different Minds • Mutual Support
- 18. Common Challenges ofTeamwork • Absence of team identity • Difficulty making decisions • Poor communication. • Conflicts and Tension • Lack of participation. • Lack of creativity • Groupthink • Ineffective leadership
- 19. Steps To ResolveThese Challenges • Acknowledge The Challenge • Discuss the Impact • Agree To Co-operative Process • Agree to Communicate • Clarify Positions • Reach Agreements • Set Up Preventive Measures
- 20. Conflict Preventive Measures •Deal with Conflict Immediately • Be Open • Practice Clear Communication • Practice active Listening • Don’t get Personal • Focusing on Solutions • Respect • Ownership • Encourage different point of views
- 21. Conclusion • Constant encouragementand feedback, standing by each other in difficult times as well as when we are strong, accepting others help and support and extending your help and support to others, trust and accountability improve the effectiveness of a team.