This document discusses effective teamwork and communication. It states that effective teams have clear goals, committed members who work cooperatively, share information, complete tasks, and meet standards. Team members must also be flexible, actively listen to others, contribute ideas, set aside personal goals, and respect others. For successful communication, team members need to clearly share information and opinions. They should express ideas calmly and respectfully. When working as a team on an assessment, students will be evaluated on listening, clear communication, asking questions, being helpful, resolving conflicts, organization, and completing tasks. They will complete a team-building activity to construct a paper robot and write a follow-up report.

1. Work co-operatively
and communicate with
others about work
matters Recap Week 8 3/09/2013

2. Effective Teams
Effective teams are also ones in which everyone:
Is clear about the goals of the group
Is committed to the group
Works co-operatively
Shares information
Completes assigned tasks
Works to an agreed standard

3. Effective Teams
Effective teams are also ones in which everyone
Is flexible
Willing to actively listen to the ideas of
others
Contributes ideas and suggestions
Is able to put aside personal goals
Respects the ideas and values of other
members

4. Communicating effectively in teams
For teams to work successfully people in
the team need to communicate their
opinions and ideas in a clear and concise
manner
All team members should also make sure
that they share information that will help
others to get things done.
This can be referred to as positive
communication

5. Positive communication skills
For a team to work effectively, it’s
essential that team members have
the skills to communicate
positively.
By communicating positively co-
workers need to be able to express
their ideas and concerns in a clear
and calm manner.

6. Communication styles
When we think about communication
styles the 3 most common we refer to
include:
Passive
Assertive
Aggressive

7. PASSIVE
Passive communicators tend to
let others have their way as they
don't let others know how they
are feeling or what they are
thinking.

8. ASSERTIVE
The most effective communication style
to use is to be assertive. This allows you
to express your ideas and concerns in a
manner, which will engage the listener
and can lead into developing strategies
for your suggestions to be
put into actions.

9. AGGRESSIVE
Aggressive communicators use force or
intimidation to get what they want.
They don't appear to care what others
want and demand that their ideas are
heard and acted upon.

10. Activity 1
Students to complete Activity 1 (2.3)
which highlights the 3 styles of
communication we were just
discussing.

11. WORKING TOGETHER
Week 9 10/9/2013

12. Discuss
Assessment Task 2 – Team Building
Exercise to be completed this week
(Week 9 10/9/2013).
The follow up report due Week 10
(17/9/013).
Teams will be decided on by ballot.

13. Assessment Task 2 – Team Building
will be completed in the afternoon
during the Prepare for Work session
of Week 9.

14. What you will be assessed on
Demonstrating an ability to listen appropriately to
the opinions and suggestions of others;
Communicating clearly, concisely and with a focus on
the issue (task);
Using questions to clarify instructions or
responsibilities;
Displaying a helpful and courteous manner at all
times;
Using effective conflict resolution skills;
Keeping your work area organised;
Completing assigned task.

15. Activity 2
Students to complete Activity 1 (2.4)
which investigates the difference
between the verbal and non-verbal
language we use socially as
compared to in the workplace....this
has relevance to the assessment
task you will be completing today!

16. BEFORE YOU COMMENCE THIS
AFTERNOON ...
Remember your -
• Code of conduct;
• Ability to pick on non-verbal
cues;
• Working positively and together
as a team;
• Actively listen to each other;

17. Group work: Teams
Two groups are to work as teams. The aim is to
construct a FREESTANDING robot out of A4
paper – (plain and/or coloured) & cardboard.
FIRST – decide what you want to make. Either
do a drawing, OR make a small marquette or
template to assist the final piece.
SECOND – decide on what you need to be
successful in your task – some resources could
include...scissors, staplers, paper clips,
markers, sticky tape or masking tape...these
are all available downstairs.

18. Group work: Teams
THIRD – decide on job roles – who is in charge
of what within this practical activity.
Fourth – decide on who writes what section of
the followup report due on the following week
(17/9/2013). Refer to your UAG for details.
and, how it will be put together as a final
package
FINALLY - after you have completed the activity
spend a few minutes discussing the
communication strategies and skills you used to
work co-operatively.

19. Group work: Teams
If there is any time left in class it can be used to
start your reports due next week.