Teamwork

Objective of the training:-

 to make yourself more productive and make your work
enjoyable

Topics to be covered:-
 Meaning of teamwork
 Benefits of teamwork
 Stages of team development
 Essentials for effective team
 Quotes from the wise on teamwork
1. What is Teamwork?

 Teamwork is the
collaborative effort of a
group to achieve a
common goal or to
complete a task in an
effective and efficient
way.

 Teamwork is a group of
interdependent
individuals who work
together towards a
common goal.
 2. Benefits of a teamwork

2.1. Teamwork enables better

problem solving. ...

 Not everyone processes information i

n the same way. Some people like to j
ump into problem-solving mode imm
ediately, while others prefer time to g
ather their thoughts and consider mult
iple options before making a contribu
tion.

 Asking people to provide input

allows everyone the space to work in
a way that’s comfortable for them.
 2. Benefits of a teamwork

2.2. Teamwork makes

happier employees. ...

W
hen honest feedback, mut
ual respect, and personal
openness were encourage
d, team members were 80
percent more likely to rep
ort higher emotional well-
being.
 2. Benefits of a teamwork

2.3. Teamwork enhances

personal growth. ...

 By
sharing information and essen
tially cross-training each othe
r, each individual member of t
he team can flourish.
 You
might discover new concepts
from colleagues with different
experiences.
 You
can also learn from someone
else’s mistakes, which helps y
ou sidestep future errors.
 2. Benefits of a teamwork

2.4. Teamwork lowers the risk

of burnout. ...

 Apart from helping each other, t

eam members can provide emotiona
l support to each other because they
often understand the demands and
stress of completing work .

 Teams may meet milestones with

greater ease than individuals.
 2. Benefits of a teamwork

2.5. Teamwork boosts productivity.

...

 Changes in technology and increased

globalization mean that organizations
are facing problems so complex that
a single individual simply can’t
possess all the necessary knowledge
to solve them.

 When team members use their

unique skills together to shine in
their own roles, it creates an
environment based on mutual
respect and cooperation that
benefits the whole group
 2. Benefits of a teamwork

2.6.Teamwork boosts
productivity

 Getting a pat on the back from the

boss can boost an employee’s
motivation, but receiving kudos
from a team member may be even
more effective.

 Having the respect of their peers

was the #1 reason they go the
extra mile at work.

 Research shows that collaborative

problem-solving leads to better
outcomes.
 2. Benefits of a teamwork

2.7. Teamwork allows for smarter

risk-taking.

 When
you work on a team, you know you
have the support of the entire gro
up to fall back on in case of failure.
That security typically allows team
s to take the kind of risks that creat
e “Eureka!” ideas.

 People are more likely to take

calculated risks that lead to
innovation if they have the support
of a team behind them.
 2. Benefits of a teamwork

2.8.
Teamwork yields fewer mist
akes

If
your team has good energy –
you encourage and inspire eac
h other, and you have fun toge
ther – you’ll feel less stressed
and make a few mistakes.
Studies
show that stress makes us stu
pid, and leads us to make mor
e mistakes.
2. Benefits of a teamwork

2.9.Teamwork sparks
creativity

Stale solutions often co

me out of working in a v
acuum. When people wi
th different perspectives
come together in group
brainstorms, on the oth
er hand, innovative idea
s can rise to the surface
– with one caveat.
 2. Benefits of a teamwork

2.10.Teamwork sparks creativity

 Research shows
Creativity in the team can
only happen when communicatio
n within the team is open and coll
aborative, notes
Wigert.

 The
most creative solutions can only c
ome up when there’s a level of tr
ust that lets team members ask ‘s
tupid’ questions, propose out-the
re ideas, and receive constructive
criticism.
 Stages of Team
Development
Team development is the process of learning
to work together effectively.
 1. Forming stage

a period of orientation and

getting acquainted.
Uncertainty is high during
this stage,
 People are looking for
leadership and authority.
employees have high
expectations for themselves
and their colleagues
are excited to join the team
 2. Storming stage
The most difficult and critical stage
to pass through.
A period marked by conflict and
competition as individual personalities
emerge.
Some team members may realize
that the team can’t live up to their
initial expectations and shift their
focus to things they can change
Team performance may actually
decrease in this stage because energy
 3. Norming stage

If teams get through the storming

stage, conflict is resolved and some
degree of unity emerges.
Consensus develops around who the
leader or leaders are, and individual
member’s roles.
Interpersonal differences begin to be
resolved, and a sense of cohesion and
unity emerges.
 4. Performing stage

Consensus and cooperation have

been well-established and the team
is mature, organized, and well-
functioning.
There is a clear and stable
structure, and members are
committed to the team’s mission.
Problems and conflicts still
emerge, but they are dealt with
constructively
 5. Adjourning stage
If the team is permanent with
ongoing responsibility, members may
be replaced by new people and the
team can go back to a forming or
storming stage and repeat the
development process.
Schedule team meetings, Pinpoint
where the group can advance moving
forward and create a plan of action to
help employees improve in the future
3. Common Team building Challenges

3.1. Lack Of Trust

Between Team
Members

A lack of trust creates a

toxic culture.
Collaboration and
communication become
much harder, and the
team is likely to break
down altogether.
 3. Common Team building Challenges

3.2.Poor Communication

 Ineffective or poor
communication is often the root
cause of business failure.

 A colleague that acts

independently and doesn’t share
information jeopardizes the
whole team’s output. Similarly,
poor communication from anyone
affects morale and leads to
conflict and tension.
 3. Common Team building Challenges

3.3.Role Confusion

 Overlapping responsibilities or
confusion about specific roles
causes mistrust and chaos.

 All this confusion threatens the

team’s cohesiveness and ability
to function.
 3. Common Team building Challenges

3.4. Interpersonal Conflict

 Differences of opinion and

personality clashes are among the
most common challenges in team
building. The golden rule is not to
ignore these disputes.

 Sticking your head in the sand and

hoping it goes away will not
resolve Seize the opportunity to
reinforce acceptable and
unacceptable team behaviors.
 3. Common Team building Challenges

3.5.Tackling Poor Performance

 Inferior performance is another

challenge in team building that you
cannot ignore.

 Turning a blind eye to performance

issues will only drag down the
whole team’s motivation.
 3. Common Team building Challenges

3.6. Over Dependence On The

Team Leader
 It’s tempting to retain control even
over the most minor details. While
it’s easy to fall into the trap of
doing everything yourself, this
mindset negatively impacts team
building.

 Rather than micromanaging, all the

best employees and supervisors
empower team members.
3. Common Team building Challenges

3.7.Poor Work
Environment

To be effective, teams must

have the right tools in
place. It could also involve
having a quiet and peaceful
place to work with little or
no distractions .
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3.8. Ineffective Team

Meetings
 unproductive meetings are
a regular complaint from
team members.

 Staff can become frustrated

when their valuable time is
diverted from getting on
with more productive
tasks.

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3.9.Lack Of Engagement

 Sometimes team members can

become disengaged. They may
have lost sight of the team’s
purpose. Or the group may
have become fragmented and
broken down into different
factions.

 Bringing the team together to

work cohesively again is
challenging.
4. What it takes to create effective team

4.1.Good
Communication

Mature, open and

respectful communication
in the workplace can
improve a team's
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4.2.Respect

When people feel

accepted for their age,
cultural background, job
title, ethnicity, ideas or
lifestyle, they can be more
willing to share their ideas
and engage with the
group.
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4.3.Acceptance

 When team members feel

others value their input,
they may be more likely to
speak in group settings.

 Encouraging one another's

ideas, answering questions
without judgment and
validating concerns can
help members of the group
feel heard
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4.4.Collaboration

Good teamwork is often

possible within groups that
know how to work well
together and brainstorm
effectively.
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4.5. Members
Participation

While some team

members may not be
as vocal as others,
groups that hear
everyone's ideas, give
everyone a chance to
speak and volunteer to
help others are often
more successful in
their professional
efforts.
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4.6. Positive attitude

Active members of the

team who care about its
success often display
positive attitudes, and
their energy and
enthusiasm have the
power to encourage
others around them.
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