Chicago Code Camp 2018 - Building strong teams
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The document discusses the importance of teamwork, highlighting key aspects such as strong leadership, collaboration, and the interdependence of team members. It also addresses the distinction between introverts and extraverts in the workplace, offering strategies for effective team dynamics and communication. Additional resources and assessments for enhancing team effectiveness are provided.
Chicago Code Camp 2018 - Building strong teams
- 2. 1. What does “team” mean anyway? 2. What to do with all those introverts? 3. A key ingredient – strong leadership! 4. Things YOU can do starting now, or Monday ☺ [email protected] Twitter: @OakParkGirl
- 3. Angela Dugan Director, Coach, Agilist [email protected] TFSWhisperer.com @OakParkGirl
- 8. 1. CONSISTENCY 2. collaborate EFFECTIVELY 3. have SHARED goals 4. SWARM on deliverables when needed 5. EMPOWERED to deliver [email protected] Twitter: @OakParkGirl
- 9. Teams are highly interdependent - they plan work, solve problems, make decisions, and review progress in service of a specific project. Team members need one another to get work done. https://rework.withgoogle.com/guides/understanding-team-effectiveness/steps/define-team/ [email protected] Twitter: @OakParkGirl
- 16. You might be an extravert if: • You’re seen as "outgoing" or as a "people person." • You prefer/are comfortable working in groups • You have a wide range of friends and/or know lots of people • You leap without looking • Before starting a project, you may forget to get clear on what you want to do and why Source: http://www.myersbriggs.org/ [email protected] Twitter: @OakParkGirl
- 17. You might be an introvert if: • You are seen as "reflective" or "reserved." • You prefer/are comfortable being/working alone • You prefer to know just a few people well • You may spend more reflecting than acting • You may forget to vet your ideas with the outside world Source: http://www.myersbriggs.org/ [email protected] Twitter: @OakParkGirl
- 24. [email protected] Twitter: @OakParkGirl Active listening Empathy Facilitation Delegation Mediation Assessment Evaluation Coaching Required experience:
- 33. [email protected] Twitter: @OakParkGirl • People who are especially talented in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. In particular, the process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them. LEARNER • People who are especially talented in the Connectedness theme have faith in the links between all things. They believe there are few coincidences and that almost every event has a reason. CONNECTEDNESS • People who are especially talented in the Input theme have a craving to know more. Often they like to collect and archive all kinds of information. INPUT • People who are especially talented in the Individualization theme are intrigued with the unique qualities of each person. They have a gift for figuring out how people who are different can work together productively. INDIVIDUALIZATION • People who are especially talented in the Achiever theme have a great deal of stamina and work hard. They take great satisfaction from being busy and productive. ACHIEVEMENT
- 36. Be enthusiastic! Keep conversations moving Make it OK to “think out loud” Keep communication open Set aside time for brainstorming Don’t assume commitment or decisions [email protected] Twitter: @OakParkGirl
- 37. Get to know each other, build trust Encourage responses with questions Survey for input/decision Don’t expect or ask for quick responses/decisions Lots of 1:1 time Lack of enthusiasm <> lack interest [email protected] Twitter: @OakParkGirl
- 39. Strengthfinder - https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/ DISC analysis - http://www.thediscpersonalitytest.com/ Myers Briggs - http://www.myersbriggs.org/ Don’t forget to SHARE this information! [email protected] Twitter: @OakParkGirl
- 41. “…we understand and truly believe that everyone did the best job they could, given what they knew at the time, their skills and abilities, the resources available, and the situation at hand." [email protected] Twitter: @OakParkGirl
- 42. “Team members need one another to get work done.”
- 43. Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andugan Slideshare.NET: http://www.slideshare.net/angelabinkowski Blog - http://www.tfswhisperer.com/ Polaris Solutions website - http://www.polarissolutions.com/ [email protected] Twitter: @OakParkGirl