I hate working with “so” and “so” on a committee. He is always late and then monopolizes the conversation. I hope that “so” and “so” is not on my team next year, she can’t control her class and is always unprepared. I wish “ so” and “so” would retire, she always shoots down any new ideas that would make things better around the school.

 Get to know your teammates better  Provide experiences of Team Building  Practice attitudes and skills to increase your team’s effectiveness

We do not get along because we fear each other. We fear each other because we do not really know each other. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Complete the following sentences about yourself with the first thoughts that comes to mind. One word that describes me is: I like to: I am best at: I sometimes wish: I worry when: I am afraid of: I hate to hear people say: I get angry when:

The most distinguishing characteristic of a team is that its members have as their highest priority the accomplishment of team goals. They may be strong personalities, possess highly developed/specialized skills, and commit themselves to a variety of personal objectives they hope to achieve through their activity, but to them the most important business at hand is the success of the group is reaching the goal that its members collectively and with one voice, have set. The members support one another, collaborate freely, and communicate openly and clearly with one another.

 Leadership  Mission  5 C’s Caring Confidence Competence Commitment Communication Skills  Inclusion  Trust  Problem Solving

 Look at the animal pictures around the room  Go to the animal that is most like your personality/leadership style  Discuss in that group why you chose this animal  Select a spokesperson to summarize your discussion for the large group

 Leadership  Mission  5 C’s Caring Confidence Competence Commitment Communication Skills  Inclusion  Trust  Problem Solving

 Take a card, but do not look at it  When instructed, hold your card in front of your forehead so others can see it (but you can’t!)  Treat others according to the card they are holding (2-5, 6-10, Face cards & Aces)  Determine which group you belong to based on the treatment of others, and go to that sign

 Leadership  Mission  5 C’s Caring Confidence Competence Commitment Communication Skills  Inclusion  Trust  Problem Solving

DepositsWithdrawals HonestyManipulation KindnessRudeness AcceptanceIntolerance PatienceImpatience “I” messagesBlaming

 Absence of Trust  Fear of Conflict  Unproductive Conflict  Lack of Commitment  Avoidance of Accountability  Inattention to Results  Lack of Appreciation for individual differences

 Assertive  Aggressive  Avoidance  Passive Aggressive

 Separate the People from the Problem  Focus on Interests, Not Positions  Invent Options for Mutual Gain  Insist on Using Objective Criteria Fisher,R.,Ury,W.,& Patton, B. (1991). Getting To Yes( 2 nd edition). New York: Penguin.

 Expect to win  Choose the Right Players  Practice  Listen to the coach  Make Adjustments  Minimize turnovers  Playing your hardest every day

 As a team, select an item from the goodie bag  Take three minutes to create a infomercial describing the “alternative” name and use for your item  As a team, present your infomercial to the group

 Rebel or Quit  Malicious Obedience  Willing Compliance  Cheerful Cooperation  Heartfelt Commitment  Creative Excitement

 Strengthening Your Team for PBS and Beyond presented by Michelle Botos and Leticia Sanders Session 34