Teamwork

Table of Contents Teamwork What Is a Team? Benefits of a Team Stages of Team Development ©iStockphoto.com

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 Teamwork

A team is a collection of individuals, each with his/her own expertise, brought together to benefit a common goal. What Is a Team?

Benefits of a Team Shared workload Chances for leadership and personal satisfaction A sense of belonging to a successful process The ability to accomplish more than if work is performed independently

1.Forming 2.Storming 3.Norming 4.Performing 5.Adjourning Stages of Team Development

Initial team formation Team members share information about themselves First impressions Identify the team’s mission Stage 1: Forming ©iStockphoto.com

Identify strengths and weaknesses List individual talents, skills, and limitations Share experience Remember that each team member’s strengths are a support mechanism for the weaknesses of other team members Stage 1: Forming Team members share information

Identify the team’s mission What does the team have to do? How will the team accomplish the task? What information is needed? What resources are available? ©iStockphoto.com Stage 1: Forming

Competition among team members Difference of opinions Learn how to work together Settle into roles and share responsibility Stage 2: Storming

Mutual respect among team members Team members work collaboratively Focus on team goals (rather than individual goals) Agree on team rules (norms) Significant progress toward goals Stage 3: Norming

Establishing Group Norms Create a list of norms by brainstorming with teammates. Analyze each norm and discuss its impact on the team and the overall goal. Identify key norms that everyone can come to consensus on. Commit to follow these rules Establish consequences if norms are broken. ©iStockphoto.com Stage 3: Norming

Typical Group Norms Input from all team members Meeting schedule and project timeline Communication protocols Conflict resolution protocols ©iStockphoto.com Stage 3: Norming A copy of the established norms should be provided to each team member.

Team members know each other, trust each other, and rely on each other Team functions at a high level Focus on reaching team goals Conflict and changes are handled quickly without interruption in team progress Stage 4: Performing

Project comes to a close Team members leave group Sadness at separation Stage 5: Adjourning

Table of Contents Teamwork What Is a Team? Benefits of a Team Stages of Team Development

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