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“I. “ TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE” -----Author Unknown A. What makes a great team? 1. Knowledge 2. Cooperation 3. Flexibility 4. Common Goals 5. Dedication 6. Planning 7. Effort by All Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.
What Makes a Great Team? Knowledge Every member within the group has important information or skills to share! Learning is a life long process. We grow as we learn. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.
What Makes a Great Team? Cooperation All team members must work together in harmony. Everyone has a job to do to keep the team operating smoothly. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.
What Makes a Great Team? Flexibility It is important for all team members to be able to adjust their ideas and to be able to set their opinions aside in order to achieve the goal the team is pursuing. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.
What Makes a Great Team? Common Goals Just like our soldiers who believe in the common goal of freedom, team members must share the same goals for the team. This makes the team stronger. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.
What Makes a Great Team? Dedication Also known as commitment, members of a great team apply their time, attention, ability, and enthusiasm. They know others are counting on them and they don’t want to disappoint them. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.
What Makes a Great Team? Planning A great team plans their strategy, which includes long-term and short-term goals. They divide the duties and responsibilities among the team members in order to operate more efficiently. Of cours,e team members ask their colleagues for help if they need it. “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.
What Makes a Great Team? Effort by All Team members encourage each other to put forth their best. It is important for everyone to have the opportunity to contribute their ideas, skills, and talents. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.
What Makes a Great Team? Effective Leaders True leaders find the strengths in their team and build on those strengths. They act as facilitators and aren’t afraid to pitch in where needed. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.
Team Players Become Leaders Business “Teams” recognize players who perform exceptionally well Advancement Bonuses Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.
Team Players Become Leaders Being a teammate is all about showing consideration and respect toward others. Is there only one football player who is allowed to score touchdowns? Is there only one hockey player who is allowed to score a goal? Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.
Team Players Become Leaders Well managed teams have more success in achieving their goals. A good leader is so important! Name three sports team owners Name three influential leaders in your life ? Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.
Good leadership in graphic design has… Knowledge Teamwork Cooperation Integrity Dedication Planning Common Goal These and more are some of the leadership qualities needed for graphic designers! Becoming very familiar with the facts or situation Matching people’s skills with tasks effectively Guiding and supporting each other Make sure your facts and statistics are not misleading A desire to stay focused and do the creative work well From concept to deliverable, planning is essential Everyone pulling together for a great design/project Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.
Summary Playbook for a GREAT team: Knowledge Cooperation Flexibility Common Goals Dedication Planning Effort by All Effective Leader Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.