Team Building Skills Communications I Ms. Johnston and Mr. Bundy

What is a group? A collection of people who come together because they share something in common.

What is a team? A group of people who share a common name, mission, history, set of goals or objectives and expectations.

Characteristics Communication Goal specification Interdependence

Communication Interpersonal Active listening/reading Participation Encouragement Watch it! Shape it!

Goal specification Clearly define what outcomes the team wants to achieve. Be specific.

Interdependence Sink or swim together The outcome of a team is almost always better than that of an individual (sometimes called “synergy”)

A successful team Good communication Each member is willing to contribute Each member is willing to shift roles New ideas are welcomed (avoid “group think”)group think Clear goals are established and met. Good analysis of problems

References Linder, D. & Ledlow, S. Available dlow/teambuilding.htm dlow/teambuilding.htm m_building_tips/characteristics.html