Team Projects
Team Projects What’s good about working in teams? What’s bad about working in teams?
Individual needs To be included and connected To be accepted To be valued for contribution To create To achieve/accomplish To be recognized
Team Needs Task To get job done Information Clear goals Make decisions Accomplish Process To keep group cohesive Group energy Everyone’s input Climate to work & create Affirmation
Issues for Individuals in Groups Inclusion How do I belong? How am I accepted? Control Who’s boss? Can I be the boss sometimes? Affection How close do I feel to these people?
Shared Leadership Functions Task Clarifying goal Giving information Seeking information Suggesting procedure Summarizing ideas Checking consensus Enabling decisions Process Harmonizing Compromising Gate-keeping Active listening Relieving tension Process observing Celebrating
Typical Stages - Group Life Forming Storming Norming Performing
Team Task Market analysis Presentation Describe market and stakeholders Business opportunities and constraints Strategies for entering market (including network) Recommendation Presentation
Team Process Assigned roles for each meeting Facilitator Recorder Agenda (prepared and distributed in advance by facilitator)