This document discusses forming effective teams. It defines key terms like group and team, and explains why teams are important. It outlines seven elements of successful team cohesion: goals and objectives, right resources, communications, game plan, training, rewards, and leadership. It also describes the typical stages teams go through in building cohesion - forming, storming, norming, and performing. The document provides tasks for teams to demonstrate behaviors from these stages and analyze how well their team is cohesive. The overall message is that teams require understanding roles, clear goals, communication and adapting through different stages to be truly effective.
This slide uses research by Google to explain what makes a successful team and why. It also includes practical steps to take and descriptions of constructive team building with lasting benefits.
Leader as Coach: from GROW Coaching to FLOW CoachingTim Coburn
A one page comparison of GROW Coaching and FLOW Coaching. The advantages of FLOW Coaching show how it could give leaders are more effective coaching tool than they currently use.
OVERVIEW:
For many years now, organizations across the globe have come to realize the significance of working as a team. Studies have shown that organizations optimize their performances when all members of the team are imbued with a common goal and the spirit of cooperation. However, transforming a group of loosely-connected employees into a dynamic and synergistic team is a process that seldom occurs naturally. Hence, this particular teambuilding workshop was developed to facilitate this transformation.
“The 7 Essentials of Teamwork” develops teams by teaching the members of the team how to apply the seven essentials that make a team effective. This team-building workshop is a loose adaptation of Patrick Lencioni’s bestselling book, “The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team”. This workshop will help teams identify their problems dysfunction and learn ways to overcome them. It will also help teach leaders their roles in the team and the styles to use to achieve each essential. It will also teach members their responsibilities to the team and ensure that the team is continuously progressing and moving forward.
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the training program, the participants will be able to:
1. Develop trust and cohesiveness in the team by understanding their weaknesses and appreciating their strengths
2. Connect with each other better by enhancing team communication and acquiring conflict management skills;
3. Learn to commit to the team and its targets, especially understanding the leaders’ and members’ contribution to the goals of the organization;
4. Learn how to be accountable for their roles and responsibilities and hold each other accountable in a professional way; and
5. Learn how to focus on attaining the goals and results set by the organization
Build Relationships, Enhance Team skills and learn to work more effectively together. Our team building programs help your team get to know each other better in a non-work setting. All of our activities enable participants to work together in a fun, informal team environment, which helps break down barriers and develop a lasting camaraderie that your team will take back to the office.
Lately, it seems that process became trendier than core leadership skills. Agile, Scrum, Kanban stole the focus.
BUT - it is leadership that fuels process adoption rather than process auto-magically fixing disfunction teams.
In this talk we'll explore what went wrong in this process adoption race: from hiring or promoting the wrong people, avoid setting clear expectations from our leaders, to dropping lean practices due to lack of deep understanding (forgetting why we started to begin with).
The dark side is interesting to explore, but we are here for the bright light - we will bring the FOCUS back to how we want our leadership to look like.
We'll try to figure out how we want our leaders to look like in the "Agile era"
Agenda:
== THE WHY ==
- The essence
- Goals balance
- Surviving in chaos
- Team leader definition
- Business vision
- Throughput .vs. latency
- Confidence is not cheap
- Risks management
- Beautiful code
- Beautiful document
== THE HOW ==
- Visibility over progress
- Must, Delegate and External
- Ownership as a driver
- Define “minimum working unit” early
- Define “done” that works for you
- Quality is God (or at least Jesus)
- Test to last
- Bullets knowledge base
- Estimate together
- Teach to move forward
This slide uses research by Google to explain what makes a successful team and why. It also includes practical steps to take and descriptions of constructive team building with lasting benefits.
Leader as Coach: from GROW Coaching to FLOW CoachingTim Coburn
A one page comparison of GROW Coaching and FLOW Coaching. The advantages of FLOW Coaching show how it could give leaders are more effective coaching tool than they currently use.
OVERVIEW:
For many years now, organizations across the globe have come to realize the significance of working as a team. Studies have shown that organizations optimize their performances when all members of the team are imbued with a common goal and the spirit of cooperation. However, transforming a group of loosely-connected employees into a dynamic and synergistic team is a process that seldom occurs naturally. Hence, this particular teambuilding workshop was developed to facilitate this transformation.
“The 7 Essentials of Teamwork” develops teams by teaching the members of the team how to apply the seven essentials that make a team effective. This team-building workshop is a loose adaptation of Patrick Lencioni’s bestselling book, “The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team”. This workshop will help teams identify their problems dysfunction and learn ways to overcome them. It will also help teach leaders their roles in the team and the styles to use to achieve each essential. It will also teach members their responsibilities to the team and ensure that the team is continuously progressing and moving forward.
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the training program, the participants will be able to:
1. Develop trust and cohesiveness in the team by understanding their weaknesses and appreciating their strengths
2. Connect with each other better by enhancing team communication and acquiring conflict management skills;
3. Learn to commit to the team and its targets, especially understanding the leaders’ and members’ contribution to the goals of the organization;
4. Learn how to be accountable for their roles and responsibilities and hold each other accountable in a professional way; and
5. Learn how to focus on attaining the goals and results set by the organization
Build Relationships, Enhance Team skills and learn to work more effectively together. Our team building programs help your team get to know each other better in a non-work setting. All of our activities enable participants to work together in a fun, informal team environment, which helps break down barriers and develop a lasting camaraderie that your team will take back to the office.
Lately, it seems that process became trendier than core leadership skills. Agile, Scrum, Kanban stole the focus.
BUT - it is leadership that fuels process adoption rather than process auto-magically fixing disfunction teams.
In this talk we'll explore what went wrong in this process adoption race: from hiring or promoting the wrong people, avoid setting clear expectations from our leaders, to dropping lean practices due to lack of deep understanding (forgetting why we started to begin with).
The dark side is interesting to explore, but we are here for the bright light - we will bring the FOCUS back to how we want our leadership to look like.
We'll try to figure out how we want our leaders to look like in the "Agile era"
Agenda:
== THE WHY ==
- The essence
- Goals balance
- Surviving in chaos
- Team leader definition
- Business vision
- Throughput .vs. latency
- Confidence is not cheap
- Risks management
- Beautiful code
- Beautiful document
== THE HOW ==
- Visibility over progress
- Must, Delegate and External
- Ownership as a driver
- Define “minimum working unit” early
- Define “done” that works for you
- Quality is God (or at least Jesus)
- Test to last
- Bullets knowledge base
- Estimate together
- Teach to move forward
For most of us, teamwork is a part of everyday life. Whether it’s at home, in the community, or at work, we are often expected to be a functional part of a performing team. This workshop will encourage participants to explore the different aspects of a team, as well as ways that they can become a top-notch team performer.
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to answer the following questions:
a. Why are teams key to productive work environments?
b. What are the four phases of the Tuckman team development model? How can knowing these characteristics help me on a team?
c. What are types of teams and how to utilize each type to get results?
d. What are essential behaviors of leaders and followers on well functioning teams?
e. What are the uses, benefits and disadvantages of various team-building activities?
f. What teambuilding exercises create bonds and when to use them?
Join us for an hour-long free webinar about HRDQ’s Team Effectiveness Profile (TEP). Issues that block a group’s effectiveness may not be apparent. Issues that remain undisclosed can drain a group’s energy and undermine its productive efforts. TEP was developed to help groups systematically identify these issues.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Up the Ratios Bylaws - a Comprehensive Process of Our Organizationuptheratios
Up the Ratios is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap in STEM education for underprivileged students by providing free, high-quality learning opportunities in robotics and other STEM fields. Our mission is to empower the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers by offering a range of educational programs that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
At Up the Ratios, we believe that every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, should have access to the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today's technology-driven world. To achieve this, we host a variety of free classes, workshops, summer camps, and live lectures tailored to students from underserved communities. Our programs are designed to be engaging and hands-on, allowing students to explore the exciting world of robotics and STEM through practical, real-world applications.
Our free classes cover fundamental concepts in robotics, coding, and engineering, providing students with a strong foundation in these critical areas. Through our interactive workshops, students can dive deeper into specific topics, working on projects that challenge them to apply what they've learned and think creatively. Our summer camps offer an immersive experience where students can collaborate on larger projects, develop their teamwork skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.
In addition to our local programs, Up the Ratios is committed to making a global impact. We take donations of new and gently used robotics parts, which we then distribute to students and educational institutions in other countries. These donations help ensure that young learners worldwide have the resources they need to explore and excel in STEM fields. By supporting education in this way, we aim to nurture a global community of future leaders and innovators.
Our live lectures feature guest speakers from various STEM disciplines, including engineers, scientists, and industry professionals who share their knowledge and experiences with our students. These lectures provide valuable insights into potential career paths and inspire students to pursue their passions in STEM.
Up the Ratios relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to continue our work. Contributions of time, expertise, and financial support are crucial to sustaining our programs and expanding our reach. Whether you're an individual passionate about education, a professional in the STEM field, or a company looking to give back to the community, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.
We are proud of the positive impact we've had on the lives of countless students, many of whom have gone on to pursue higher education and careers in STEM. By providing these young minds with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed, we are not only changing their futures but also contributing to the advancement of technology and innovation on a broader scale.
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
Effects of Extreme Temperatures From Climate Change on the Medicare Populatio...
[Tm]forming teams
1. Forming Teams
“All for one, one for all!”
Take notes carefully, there are bonus tasks
for your team in this ppt
2. Session objectives
• Understand the concept of team
• Realize the importance of team work
• Understand the elements of a
successful team
• Create commitment with the team for
the conference’s activities
• Choose team leader
4. Group vs. team
Group
- Several people with common objectives,
usually together for the satisfaction of affective
needs.
Team
- Teams are people with common objectives
acting together to strive the accomplishment of
specific goals.
5. Why Teams?
• When several people use their skills
and knowledge together, the result
should be a better project.
• People working together can sustain
the enthusiasm and lend support
needed to complete the project.
6. Team Cohesion
• Cohesion is the force by which the
molecules of a substance are held
together.
“The way a team plays as a
whole determines its success.
You may have the greatest
bunch of individual stars in
the world, but if they don’t
play together, the club won’t
be worth a dime.” (Babe Ruth)
8. Goals and Objectives
• Clarify the team dreams into team goals
• Define the mission and vision statement
• Obtain commitment of the team members to
achieve the goals and objectives
• Ensure task connects to needs and meaningful
outcomes (perceived value)
9. Right Resources
• Get the “right resources”, not
necessarily the “best”
• Clarify roles and responsibilities
• Individual attitude versus
cohesiveness with the team
• Mutual respect and trust
• Diversity
11. Game Plan
• Methodologies, Project Plans, Team
Charter
• Defines how the project will be managed
and executed
• Provides the team with a plan for
achieving the established goals and
objectives
• Establishes continuity/
consistency in practices
12. Training
• COACH: Training specific to
the organization and the
game plan
• Career path, supported by
competency model and
training
• Encourage employees
to not just be participants,
but also be instructors
13. Rewards
• Challenging project
• Gaining new experience
• Awards/trophies
• Celebrate the victories
– Team events/outings
– Dinner
– Gifts
14. Leadership
• Lead by example
• Set the initial team goals
• Accept individual differences in team
members
• Praise team cooperation regardless
of outcome
15. TEAM COHESION BONUS TASK!
• Describe one concrete action someone in
the team took to achieve one of the 7
team cohesion elements
• 5 points for each action
• Maximum one action per element
• Deadline for delivery of paper with actions
description: 19/may (tomorrow) - 10h30m
16. Does a team starts a great team
since the begining?
• As most things, teams evolves
• Members gradually learn to deal with
each other and the pressures that they
face.
• The team goes through the fairly
predictable stages
17. Stages in Team Building
FormingForming
StormingStorming
NormingNorming
PerformingPerforming
18. Stage 1:
FORMING
• Team Building
– Define team
– Determine
individual roles
– Develop trust
and
communication
– Develop norms
• Task
–Define
problem and
strategy
–Identify
information
needed
19. Stage 2:
STORMING
During the Storming stage team
members:
– realize that the task is more difficult
than they imagined;
– have fluctuations in attitude about
chances of success;
– may be resistant to the task;
– have poor collaboration.
20. Negotiating
Conflict
• Separate problem issues from
people issues.
• Clarify the core issues.
• Listen carefully to each person’s
point of view.
• Check understanding by restating
the core issues.
21. Stage 3Stage 3
NormingNorming
• During this stage members accept:
– their team;
– team rules and procedures;
– their roles in the team; and,
– the individuality of fellow members.
• Team members realize that they are not
going to crash-and-burn and start helping
each other.
22. Behaviors in the norming stage
• Competitive relationships become more
cooperative.
• There is a willingness to confront issues
and solve problems.
• Teams develop the ability to express
criticism constructively.
• There is a sense of team spirit.
23. Stage 4
Performing
Team members have:
– gained insight into personal and team
processes;
– a better understanding of each other’s
strengths and weaknesses;
– gained the ability to prevent or work through
group conflict and resolve differences;
– developed a close attachment to
the team.
24. TEAM BUILDING BONUS TASK
• Describe one concrete behavior someone
had that shows the team was in one of the
4 stages of team building.
• 10 points for each action
• Maximum one action per stage
• Deadline for delivery of paper with actions
description: 19/may (tomorrow) - 10h30m
25. Benefits of a Cohesive Team
• commitment to the shared vision
• Shared objectives and goals
• Team is able to attain their full potentialpotential
• Higher motivation for the team members
• Better communications throughout the team and
organization
• Increased employee retention
• More successful projects
• Mutual respect and trust
• Continuous feedbacks
• shared leadership
26. Time to rock
• 1st: Choose team leader
• 2nd: be just with 4 feet and 4
hands in the floor.
• You CAN’T start 2nd task before
delivering the paper with the 1st.
• Deadline: in 10 minutes
28. Thanks!
• Happy team building, remember not
only the leader, but ALL are
responsible for a great team.
Editor's Notes
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This is probably the most difficult stage for the team. They may be floundering trying to find a project topic that is narrow enough to study or a mentor to help them. They begin to realize that this project is different than other ones that they have done in the past. Teachers can help students through this stage by encouraging members to use their individual skills and assume more responsibilities.
Understanding how personality types interact can ease some of the tensions in the storming stage.
Do we have common goals and objectives?
Do we agree on roles and responsibilities?
Do our task, communication, and decision systems work?
Do we have adequate interpersonal skills?
See The Team Book by Peter R. Scholtes, Brian L. Joiner and Barbara Streibel for more background on the various ways people or teams deal with conflict .
Avoiding Conflict – you must avoid both the issues likely to lead to conflict and the people with whom you are likely to conflict with
Smooth the conflict – minimizing conflict so that group relationships aren’t strained.
Forcing the conflict – attempts to overpower others and force them to accept your position.
Compromising – tries to get others to give up some of what they want in exchange for giving up some of what you want. Sounds good, but this can be lose-lose strategy because no one achieves their goals. Underlying assumption: everyone should accept less than they want because that is the best that they can hope for. (Should be tried after problem solving hasn’t worked)
Problem Solving – Win-win approach. Personal goals and group relationships are highly valued. Purpose to find a path forward that meets everyone’s goals and preserves group relationships. Continued on next slide
During this stage, team members begin to work out their differences and now have more time and energy to spend on their work. Thus they are able to start making significant progress.
In the context of the computational science project, the students have probably found a mentor who is helping them and have narrowed their project focus.
During this stage, you should encourage team members to:
do detailed planning
develop criteria for completion of goals
build on positive norms and change unhealthy norms
encourage continued team spirit
Now that the team is working well, it is important for team members to learn to communicate with each other including how to constructively criticize when necessary.
During the performing stage, the team is now an effective and cohesive unit. As a team, the emphasize quality work; utilize each member’s talents; meet deadlines; and continue to work on team commitment.
The duration and intensity of these stages vary from team to team. Sometimes Stage 4 is achieved in a meeting or two; other times it takes months. Understanding the stages of growth will keep you from overreacting to normal problems and setting unrealistic expectations. Don’t panic. With patience and effort the assembly of independent individuals will grow into a team.