Success Through Teamwork Second Vice District Governor Training

Teamwork: The process of working together to achieve a common goal.

Benefits of Teamwork Efficiency Collaboration Innovation Support Satisfaction

District Teams District Governor Team Global Membership Team Global Leadership Team Other district teams

Session Objectives Define ‘teamwork’ Describe the role of teamwork in the district Recognize the benefits of teamwork Identify the characteristics of successful teams Recognize the challenges that teams encounter

Characteristics of Successful Teams Direction and Purpose Commitment Processes and Procedures Leadership Interdependence

Direction and Purpose Goals established through group collaboration Members understand goals/purposes Goals are reviewed and revised as necessary

Commitment Members are completely dedicated to the achievement of team goals Team success is prioritized over individual achievement

Processes and Procedures Successful teams: Have a set of ground rules/operating norms Promote the free flow of communication Have a process for discussing issues/problems Encourage input into decisions Encourage frequent and constructive feedback

Leadership Opportunities for shared leadership among team members Effective leaders (formal/informal) are supportive of members and team goals

Interdependence Each member’s role and work complements others Individual progress is dependent on others Recognize, value, and utilize skills, knowledge, abilities of members Benefits: shared workload, less conflict, increased productivity, communication and collaboration

Obstacles to Team Success Unclear goals Lack of commitment Lack of motivation Unclear roles Absence of trust

Session Objectives Define ‘teamwork’ Describe the role of teamwork in the district Recognize the benefits of teamwork Identify the characteristics of successful teams Recognize the challenges that teams encounter