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“I. “TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE” -----Author Unknown A. What makes a great team? 1. Knowledge 2. Cooperation 3. Flexibility 4. Common Goals 5. Dedication 6. Planning 7. Effort by All Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All rights reserved.

What Makes a Great Team? Knowledge Every member within the group has important information or skills to share! SAY: Because we are individuals, each member of the team has something to contribute. This is where serving on a committee allows members to use their skills and knowledge for the benefit of the group. ASK: Ask the class if anyone has ever served on a committee and what the purpose of the committee was. Explain that committees are used to get tasks done in a more efficient manner. Learning is a life-long process. We grow as we learn. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All rights reserved.

What Makes a Great Team? Cooperation All team members must work together in harmony. Everyone has a job to do to keep the team operating smoothly. ASK: Why is cooperation so important? (Answers will vary) Who should cooperate more—the members or the leaders? (It should be equal.) Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All rights reserved.

What Makes a Great Team? Flexibility It is important for all team members to be able to adjust their ideas and to be able to set their opinions aside, in order to achieve the goal the team is pursuing. ASK: Why is flexibility so important? (If one idea doesn’t work, then another one could be considered; sometimes plans must change for the best opportunities of the group, etc.) Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All rights reserved.

What Makes a Great Team? Common Goals Just like our soldiers who believe in the common goal of freedom, team members must share the same goals for the team. This makes the team stronger. SAY: Common goals help the group’s plans run more smoothly. The group has the potential to be more successful when everyone has the same goal. Also this allows for growth of the group, as more people with the same goals will want to join. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All rights reserved.

What Makes a Great Team? Dedication Also known as commitment, members of a great team apply their time, attention, ability, and enthusiasm. They know others are counting on them and they don’t want to disappoint them. Dedication SAY: When people are dedicated to a team or group, they want to achieve success. They are willing to put forth the effort because they know people are counting on them. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All rights reserved.

What Makes a Great Team? Planning A great team plans their strategy, which includes long-term and short-term goals. They divide the duties and responsibilities among the team members in order to operate more efficiently. Of course, team members ask their colleagues for help if they need it. SAY: Planning activities such as fund raising, social, or volunteering, require a lot of planning. For this reason, team members often must take on other responsibilities. There are many decisions to be made. “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All rights reserved.

What Makes a Great Team? Effort by All Team members encourage each other to put forth their best. It is important for everyone to have the opportunity to contribute their ideas, skills, and talents. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All rights reserved.

What Makes a Great Team? Effective Leaders True leaders find the strengths in their team and build on those strengths. They act as facilitators and aren’t afraid to pitch in where needed. ASK: Have you ever had a leader who did not lead well? How did that affect the organization? Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All rights reserved.

Team Players Become Leaders Business “teams” recognize players who perform exceptionally well. Advancement Bonuses SAY: Developing leadership skills while in high school and then later in college, is important because the business world rewards strong leaders by giving them raises, bonuses, and promotions. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All rights reserved.

Team Players Become Leaders Being a teammate is all about showing consideration and respect toward others. Is there only one football player who is allowed to score touchdowns? Is there only one basketball player who is allowed to score a basket? Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All rights reserved.

Team Players Become Leaders Well managed teams have more success in achieving their goals. A good leader is very important! Name three sports team owners. Name three influential leaders in your life. ? DISCUSS: Discuss the bullet points on this slide. Answers will vary, Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All rights reserved.

Summary Playbook for a GREAT team: Knowledge Cooperation Flexibility Common Goals Dedication Planning Effort by All Effective Leader ASK: Which characteristic do you think is the most important? (Students will have varying answers.) Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All rights reserved.