Angelike Karampatzaki Career Counselor of the Centre Of Counselling & Career Guidance of Volos

Content Outlines Importance of teamwork Team Building Process Ingredients for effective teamwork

Why do we join groups ? - to satisfy interest and goals - to share and learn - to build relationship - to get protection - to enhance knowledge and skills - to get better output - to interact different personalities - to make effective decision

Importance of teamwork Together people can accomplish more than individuals can do on their own.

contd. Can learn from each other. Improves relations among the employees. Healthy competition among the team members. Output at a faster pace. Creates synergy.(high motivation, performance level) Higher quality of decision making

Downsides of a team In a team, only a few people may contribute (others are silent, indifferent, afraid to contribute) Shy and introvert members can’t learn Few members may dominate the group Arguments and disagreements may arise Time and resources consuming

Group of two or more interdependent individuals who interact with one another to achieve a common goal

Characteristics Leadership and members Common goals Clear roles and responsibilities Participation/Creativity Interdependency Sharing and listening Room for openness and trust Respect and Loyalty Support and trust

Teamwork Creating a team is one thing, but creating team work is quite another.

teams don’t work without teamwork. It’s the glue which keeps a team together, the oil that makes the team work.

“It is the ability to work together toward a common vision. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” -Andrew Carnegie Team Work

Team work skills Listening (listen first, speak second) Questioning (communicating) Supervising Respecting Helping (guidance) Sharing Participating/Leading by example

"various activities undertaken to motivate and increase the overall performance of the team"

Stages in Team Building ( American organizational psychologist Bruce Tuckman in 1965)Bruce Tuckman Forming Storming Norming Performing Adjourning

Forming Stage of initial orientation and interpersonal testing, curiosity The members of the team get to know one another, Seeking and exchange some personal information, and make new friends Desire to be accepted by others Gathering impressions about each other

Storming Stage of conflict over the task and the way of operating Conflict arises for power, leadership and decision making competition and strained relationships among team members. (emotional and tensed) This is the most critical stage for the team.

Norming At this stage, come to a mutual plan for the team Set norms, rules Agree with others to make the team function Roles are defined Rules, values, behaviour, method and procedures are established

Performing By this time, members are motivated and knowledgeable. Competent, autonomous and able to handle the decision-making process without supervision. Participative Strong commitment Achievement oriented

Adjourning (Deforming or Mourning) Task complete Revision, analysis and evaluation of achievements Acknowledgment/ Self realization Strategies Disassembled

What are the ingredients for effective teamwork? Adding flavor

Effective Teamwork Although teams are not the cure for all organizational ills but still, Teams are used to increase quality, cost efficiency, productivity, service level and innovation level.

A boat does not go forward if each one is rowing their own way. So the target must be in same direction Group purpose must be the same

For better Team Work There is no “I” in “TEAMWORK”. It’s less me more we So there should be collective effort

Strong Leadership - always at the top The more able leader, more effective the team.

Leader must have good vision, more knowledge, skill and tactics takes little more share of blame and less of credit is a facilitator, not only an order giver a good listener/ motivator does ordinary thing extra ordinarily

Understanding, Trust and Mutual Respect Feeling free to share opinions and problems Protection and affection

Proper knowledge and skill Clear roles and responsibilities

Building Trust and Empathy Trust Brings respect and good interpersonal relation. Creates an easy and learning environment

Effective communication is a vital part of any team. Prompt communication can clear things in time Communicate without hurting anyone's emotions (.....the fence) It is a medium to tie the members in a harmony

Plan your project, your idea Well preparation is half done. Failing to plan = planning to fail Plan your work, work to plan

Always put yourself in other's shoes, look the things from their side too. Cooperate Have empathy

Never say, NO, that's not my job ! The strength of the team is each individual member… The strength of each member is the team.

Don't think that the problem is non of my business ( mouse trap) Face the problems and find out the solutions

When we have problem, don't blame it others, lets share it whatever if it is credit or blame. No one is perfect, know the limitations

Common faith Celebrate and reward team achievements

Do respect others, others respect you back Michael, If you can’t pass, you can’t play. Coach Dean Smith to Michael Jordan.

The greatest enemy in a TEAM is Ego, so

Never let ego come into your group

Unity is the strength

Summing up Basic elements of effective teamwork – Strong leadership – Clear Roles and responsibilities – Effective communication – Collaboration – Participative decision-making – Commitment and accountability – Learning and sharing – Supervision and monitoring – Flexibility