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This document discusses teamwork and effective teams in the workplace. It defines a team as a group of people linked by a common purpose and notes that teams are appropriate for complicated or interconnected tasks. The document compares teams to groups, noting that teams have complementary skills and members who focus on strengths and weaknesses. It outlines the stages of team growth from forming to storming to norming to high performing. Characteristics of effective teams include a clear goal, results structure, competent members, commitment, collaboration, standards, support and leadership. The document provides examples of teamwork and questions to consider about being an effective team player.

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Teamwork PPT Presentation

This document discusses teamwork and effective teams in the workplace. It defines a team as a group of people linked by a common purpose and notes that teams are appropriate for complicated or interconnected tasks. The document compares teams to groups, noting that teams have complementary skills and members who focus on strengths and weaknesses. It outlines the stages of team growth from forming to storming to norming to high performing. Characteristics of effective teams include a clear goal, results structure, competent members, commitment, collaboration, standards, support and leadership. The document provides examples of teamwork and questions to consider about being an effective team player.

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Teamwork in the Workplace

Objectives

Group vs. Team Comparison


Stages of Team Growth
Characteristics of Effective Teams
Teamwork in Interviewing

Team Definition

A team comprises a group of people linked


in a common purpose.
Teams are especially appropriate:
For highly complicated tasks
For tasks that build off of one another

None of us is as smart as all of us.

Group vs. Team

A group in itself does not constitute a team!


Teams normally have members with
complementary skills.
They meet their goals through:
Focusing on their strengths and weaknesses
Improvement by using others skill-sets

Interdependent Teams

Interdependent everyone needs to work


together to accomplish anything significant
Team members specialize in different tasks
Success of individual = success of team
Examples: NBA, Corporation with several
stores, musical groups

Independent Teams

Independent - every person performs


basically the same actions
Whether one person wins or loses has no
direct effect on the performance of the next
person
Example: Golf, Tennis
Tiger Woods, Michael Phelps, Class
project where everyone turns in separately

Everyday Teamwork Examples

Service/Hospitality Industries
Firefighters/Police Officers/FBI
Medical Field
Manufacturing
Teachers
Marriage/Relationships

Group vs. Team


Groups

Teams

Members work independently and


often are not working towards same
goal.

Members work interdependently and


work towards both personal and team
goals.

Members focus mostly on themselves


because they are not involved in the
planning of their groups objectives
and goals.

Members feel a sense of ownership


towards their role in the group because
they helped to create their goals.

Members are given tasks or told what


their duty is and suggestions are rarely
welcomed.

Members collaborate together and use


their talent and experience to meet
goals.

Members are very cautious about what Members base their success on trust
they say and are afraid to ask
and encourage all members to express
questions.
their opinions, varying views, and
questions.

Groups

Teams

Members do not trust each others


motives because they do not fully
understand the role each member
plays in their group.

Members make a conscious effort


to be honest, respectful, and listen
to every persons point of view.

Members may have a lot to


contribute but are held back
because of a closed relationship
with each member.

Members are encouraged to offer


their skills and knowledge to
contribute to success.

Members are bothered by differing


opinions or disagreements because
they consider it a threat.

Everybody wants to resolve


problems constructively. They see
it as human nature to have differing
views.

Members may or may not


participate in group decisionmaking.
Conformity is valued more than
positive results.

Members participate equally in


decision-making, but sometimes
the leader must make a final
decision.

Stages of Team Growth


1.
2.
3.
4.

Forming
Storming
Norming
Performing

Stage 1: Forming

Members cautiously explore the


boundaries of acceptable group behavior.
They search for their position within the
group and test the leaders guidance.
It is normal for little team progress to occur
during this stage.

Stage 2: Storming

Storming is probably the most difficult


stage for the group.
Members often become impatient about
the lack of progress, but are still
inexperienced with working as a team.
Members may argue about actions to take.
Much of their energy is focused on each
other.

Stage 3: Norming

During this stage, team members accept the


team and begin to reconcile differences.
Emotional conflict is reduced - relationships
become more cooperative.
The team is able to concentrate more on their
work.
They start to make significant progress.

Stage 4: Performing

Team members have discovered and accepted


each others strengths and weaknesses, and have
learned what their roles are.
Members are open and trusting.
Many good ideas are produced because they are
not afraid to offer ideas and suggestions.
Much is accomplished and team satisfaction and
loyalty is high.

Performing Stage
Accomplishments

Grade, Production, Efficiency


Trust, Openness
New Ideas and Results
Many teams do not ever get to this point.

Characteristics of
Effective Teams

Team must have a clear goal.


Avoid fuzzy statements.

Team must have a results-driven structure.


Must be productive and able to set own goals

Team must have competent members.


Level of knowledge

Team must have unified commitment.


Must be directing efforts toward a common goal

Characteristics of
Effective Teams (cont.)
Team must have collaborative climate.
Honest, open, consistent and respectful behavior.

Team must have high standards

understood by all.

Members must know what is expected of them individually and


collectively.

Team must receive external support and

encouragement.

Praise works just as well motivating teams as it does individuals.

Team must have principled leadership.


Someone needs to lead the effort.

Interview Questions on Teamwork

Give an example of a project you were a part of.


What was your role?
Have you been a member of a team that struggled
to reach its goal?
Tell me about a time you were frustrated with a
co-worker or supervisor who wasnt holding their
weight.
Tell me about a time you had to ask for help.

Are YOU a team player?

Would you rather work alone or with a


group?
Do people like working with you?
Are you flexible in adjusting to new
situations or new work demands?
Are you willing to help out another team
member if they are struggling?

Important Items

When you meet your goal:


What is the next step?
What is your next goal?
What could be improved?
Look toward the future to continue
improvement.

There is no Perfect Group

Even your leader will make mistakes and


you have to accept that.
No one will agree with everyone.
Failure happens.
It only takes one successful idea to turn
things around.

New Ways of Using Teams

Distance is less of a barrier because of


technology.
Different time zones can progress all day
long!
Virtual teams
Teleconferences, web conferences,
flying to meetings

Youll be Surprised!

You probably have a lot more in common with


everyone in this room than you think.

You could share:


The same age (or age group)
Views on raising a family
Same community
Some of the same friends/classmates
Similar experiences
Similar Goals
Mothers/Fathers

What Can YOU Bring?

Get into groups. (3-5 people)


Talk with each other about each of your
strengths/weaknesses
Choose a job/career/industry where your
group would be successful
We will go over your decisions
in 5 minutes.

Teamwork Quotes

Coming together is a beginning.


Keeping together is progress.
Working together is success.

Wearing the same shirts doesnt make you a


team.

Talent wins games but teamwork and intelligence


wins championships. M. Jordan

Complete Team Building


Exercises

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