The Leadership Excellence Series Building a Team 316

Benefits Corporate benefits A variety of knowledge and skills to accomplish the organization’s goals More creativity and greater productivity 1

Benefits As a leader More time to devote to leadership issues and the organization’s mission Spend less time on day-to-day supervision and activities 2

Organizing the Team 1. Select team members 2. Review goals 3. Establish parameters 4. Develop a plan 5. Assign roles and responsibilities 6. Establish measurements 7. Build team trust 3

Empowerment The success of a leader depends upon the ability to share power with others and let them direct their own work. 4

Train the Team Train and practice teamwork concepts: Problem solving Holding effective meetings Organizing Project management Communication Conflict resolution 5

Foster Communication The results of open communication: High morale Pride Willingness to take risks Willingness to change Efficiency in resolving disagreements 6

The Leader’s Changing Role Forming Supervising Problem-solver / Facilitator Coach Monitor Recognizer 7

Conclusion Selecting Carefully Organizing a team Training + Organizing a team + Training = New levels of growth and achievement 8