Practicing Leadership: Principles and Applications Chapter 9: Teaming and Leadership

“None of us is as smart as all of us.” Ken Blanchard

Seven Types of Teams Traditional Teams Project Teams Cross-Functional Teams Multicultural Teams High Performance Teams High Performance Inclusive Teams Pseudo Teams

Stages of Team Development Forming Storming Norming Performing Adjourning

Advantages to Working on a Team Enhanced performance Resolve issues more quickly More innovation Increased employee satisfaction and motivation

Barriers to Effective Teamwork Conflict Communication issues Dysfunctional interpersonal relationships Group think Social loafing

High performance Teams Positive Roles Negative Roles Encourager Ego Tripper Clarifier Negative Artist Harmonizer Above-it-all Person Idea Generator Aggressor Ignition Key Jokester Standard Setter Avoider Detail Specialist

Key ingredients to High Performance Teams Clear goals Results-driven Competent team members A shared commitment Collaboration Standards of Excellence External support and recognition Principled leadership