It Takes Teamwork!

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T----Together E----Everyone A----Achieves M----More 3 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Teamwork 4 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Why work in teams or groups? 5 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Why work in teams? We all can learn from each other Teams can be more effective than individuals when working on complex projects Teamwork helps develop interpersonal skills 6 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Characteristics of Effective Team Members Cooperate and contribute Expect success - have a positive “Can do” attitude Good communicators Reliable Respectful of other team members Work to find solutions to problems 7 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Characteristics of Ineffective Team Members Aggressive Continuously interrupt others Disruptive Dominating Do not take projects/tasks seriously Not dependable Withdrawn and/or afraid to contribute 8 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Leadership Skills Learning to Lead 9 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Boss versus Leader Are a boss and leader always the same? 10 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Skills of Effective Leaders Building and sustaining relationships Developing and communicating a vision Influencing people Making decisions Overcoming setbacks and adversity Understanding people’s needs 11 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Characteristics of a Good Leader Challenge people to think Communicate clear expectations Lead by example Make decisions Make others feel safe to speak up Measure and reward performance Properly allocate and deploy talent Provide continuous feedback- positive and negative 12 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Characteristics of a Good Leader Are accountable to others Are great teachers Ask questions and seek counsel Create a positive, energetic atmosphere Genuinely enjoy responsibility Invest in relationships Problem solve without procrastinating Are professional 13 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Leadership and learning are indispensable. John F. Kennedy 14 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Problem Solving 15 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Steps To Problem Solving 16 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Identify The Problem 17 Define the problem to be solved Ask others for input Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Develop Alternative Solutions Brainstorm a variety of solutions to the problem 18 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Select the Best Alternative Write down the advantages and disadvantages of each solution Discuss each alternative in detail 19 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Implement A Solution 20 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Evaluate the Outcome Look over the solution – did it work? 21 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

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References and Resources Images: Microsoft Clip Art: Used with permission from Microsoft. Textbooks: Newberry, B. (2010). Life skills for the 21st century: Building a foundation for success. Boston: Prentice Hall. Websites: Community Tool Box Core Functions in Leadership Forbes Ten Steps You Can Take to Become a Successful Young Leader at Work find-a-mentor/ Forbes The Most Successful Leaders Do 15 Things Automatically, Every Day automatically-every-day 23 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

References and Resources Websites: Problem Solving and Decision Making Free Management Library Problem Solving Lorain Community College Problem+Solving+-+2.htm 24 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

References and Resources YouTube™: United States Department of Labor Soft Skills – Communication United States Department of Labor Soft Skills – Professionalism United States Department of Labor Soft Skills – Teamwork Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.