How They Function in an Organization Presented by: Nichole Sherman Melissa Taber Toni Wengronwitz Marshel Witt Luke Smith

 To gain knowledge of how teams function within organizations.  Interview contacts from local organizations.

 Wal-Mart #1861  Becky Christensen – Assistant Manager  Nichole Sherman  Farmer’s Insurance Agency  Erika Stang – Agent  Melissa Taber  Alerus Financial  Jane Sullivan – Customer Service Supervisor  Toni Wengronowitz  River City Cues & Accessories  Charlene Bushman – Co-Owner  Marshel Witt  ADG, LLC  David J Kimball – Vice President | Principal  Luke Smith

 When a project comes up and requires the use of a team, how do you decide which employees should be included on that team?  What conflicts have you encountered in creating a team for a project? Have these conflicts required you to change team members? How have the conflicts been resolved?  In what situation do you choose teams over independent working? Does this ever become a hybrid for projects?

 In what ways have teams benefited your company?  When interviewing potential employees, how do you have them explain their team skills? Does this include their positions they’ve held in other teams? How they have resolved conflicts? How do they handle day-to-day procedures for their team, if in a leadership role?

 The right mix of experience, talent, and personalities make the best teams.  Personality conflict is common, but getting to know the team helps lessen that conflict  Without the use of teams, this business would cease to function.  Teamwork experience and conflict resolution skills are highly valued in potential employees.

TThe most qualified for the purpose of the team, are usually the right mix of newer and older insurance agents MMisunderstanding has been the main point of conflict, better communication has solved this WWorking independently and within groups helps our agency to flourish. BBeing members of outside teams has benefited our knowledge as an insurance company TThe ability to work within a team and not have any major conflicts makes a good insurance agent.

 90% of team success is in personality.  Roles within the team need to be clearly defined. (leader, tasks, etc.)  Team projects appear more complete with more ideas from different people.  It is important that team members are able to handle conflict without falling apart.

 Go through a check list and pick the person with the right skills for the job  Teams get things done in a timely manner  Other peoples input is always good  Try to pair up people with the same personality and skills to work together  Team projects work better in steps with each person with a certain thing to do

 ADG, LLC is a professional design services firm.  All projects have a team.  Teams are often internal.  Teams include clients and owners.  Teams require a common unity.

 Efficient teamwork results in firm growth.  Time = Money The more efficient a team the more projects can be taken on.  Efficient teams = repeat clients.  Negative attitudes can destroy teams and businesses.  ADG has a strong emphasis on solid teamwork.

 Skills of an employee will help determine project placement.  Personality conflicts are a large factor in team distractions.  Employers look for similar traits of people while interviewing.  Teams are a dynamic part of most companies.  Successful teams will provide company prosperity.

 Teams are a vital part of the workplace.  There will always be conflict within a team, how you resolve the conflict is a reflection of how your team will work together.  Who you choose to be on a team is a vital part of how successful your team and projects will be.

 Not all teams work.  Know when to spot negative attitudes.  How to effectively resolve conflicts.  Efficiency is key.  Finding a team that works well together will lead to great success.  Ideas can come from anywhere.  Everyone on a team has a crucial role, pay attention to them.

 The importance of teamwork on the job is monumental.  Conflict resolution is a valuable and needed skill in the workplace.  Teams can help decrease costs, provide faster, more successful results, and offer the opportunity to combine resources.