Project Team Building “Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results” Andrew Carnegie

Why Project Team Building?

Characteristics of a High Performing Team Improves Customer Relationships Lowers Cost of Projects Improves the Quality of Projects Improves the Delivery Schedule of Projects

Acquiring The Project Team

Required Level of Experience Interest Level Personal Qualifications Availability Knowledge

Acquiring The Project Team Responsibility Assignment Matrix

Building Project Team Commitment – Common Problems (1) Goal: – Everyone should feel like a valued team member Problem: – People don’t appreciate contributions of other team members Tip: – Contribution Report

Building Project Team Commitment – Common Problems (2) Goal: – Everyone should understand their role and responsibilities Problem: – People don’t understand how their work fits into the project Tip: – Level setting meeting

Building Project Team Commitment – Common Problems (3) Goal: – Everyone’s input and suggestions should be valued Problem: – Inputs and suggestions are rejected with no reason does not appreciate contributions of other team members Tip: – Weekly improvement review

Building Project Team Commitment – Common Problems (4) Goal: – Everyone should learn and grow professionally Problem: – People do the same tasks over and over Tip: – Individual Development Meeting

Building Project Team Commitment – Common Problems (5) Goal: – Teamwork should be encouraged and rewarded Problem: – What are the reward systems based on? Tip: – Individual and Team Accomplishment Reviews

Building Project Team Commitment – Common Problems (6) Goal: – Build trust and define team members Problem: – There is lack of trust between Project Manager and Team Members Tip: – Unfair criticism, open communications, don’t shoot the messenger

Developing The Project Team Classic Tuckman model five stages (forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning) Common Techniques – Training – Team Building Activities – Wilson Learning Styles Profile – Reward and Recognition

Understanding The Wilson Learning Styles Profile Drivers Expressives Analytical Amiables

Resolving Team Conflicts Conflicts can be caused by: Absence of trust Fear of conflicts Lack of commitment Avoidance of accountability Inattention to results

Managing Team Conflicts Confrontation Compromise Smoothing Forcing Withdrawal Collaborating

Developing A Virtual Project Team Team Process Clearly Defined Tasks Technology Trust Quick Feedback

Project Team Skills Building Leadership on Hard Issues Communicate More than Less Understand Project Scope Weekly “Short” Status Meeting Open Door Policy Help Solve Problems – Mentoring

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