1. The Basics of Team Building

2. What is A TEAM?  A Group of People Working Towards a Common Goal

3. TEAM Building  The Term “TEAM Building” can seem rather nebulous -  We often know we need it, but are not quite sure what it is

4. Southeast Missouri State University & SunGard SCT  What is the goal for this project?  What is the project name?  What is the project timeline?

5. Southeast Missouri State University & SunGard SCT  How do we accomplish the goal? Advancement Implementation Finance Implementation Student Implementation Financial Aid Implementation HR Implementation Luminis Portal

6.  A TEAM – is a group of people working towards a common goal  Team Building –is the process of enabling that group of people to reach their goal.

7. How Do We Build a TEAM?  Clarify the team goals  Identify those issues which inhibit the team from reaching their goals  Address those issues, remove the inhibitors and enable the goals to be achieved

8. What might inhibit the team members from reaching their goal?  Not enough resources  Time Constraints  Unforeseen events  Internal Team conflicts

9. How can we mitigate the Internal Team Conflicts? First, what are the characteristics of a “GOOD TEAM”?

10. Characteristics of a Good Team  Aligned Purpose and Vision  Effective Communication  Shared Responsibility  Focused on task  Focused on Future

11. Characteristics of a Good Team  Aligned Purpose and Vision –There must be an awareness of unity on the part of all the team members –Members proudly share a sense of why the team exist and are invested in accomplishing the mission and goals –Members are focused on problem solving and not laying blame

12. Characteristics of a Good Team  Effective Communication –There must be interpersonal relationships among team members –Members must have a chance to contribute, learn from and work with others

13. Characteristics of a Good Team  Shared Responsibility –Each member must have the ability to act towards the common goal –Talk about the team as a group We decided We can do this –All of our problems……are our problems –Praise and reward the entire team

14. Characteristics of a Good Team  Focused on tasks –Committed to seeking a solution – not looking for the dead end

15. Characteristics of a Good Team  Future Focus –Seeing Change as an opportunity for growth

16. TEAM Building must BE: A way of life The responsibility of every team member A Continuous process Focused on a clear and consistent set of goals Concerned with the needs and ambitions of each team member An awareness of the potential of the team as a unit Results oriented Enjoyable

17. Now we know HOW to build a team, but what makes an effective Team Member?

18. An Effective Team Member: Contributes ideas and solutions Recognizes and respects differences in others Values the ideas and contributions of others Listens and shares information Asks questions, gets clarification Participates fully and keeps their commitments Is flexible and respects the partnership created by the team – strives for the win win Has fun and cares about the team and the outcomes

19. THE END

20. But Wait!!!! There’s more to this story!!!

21. 40 40 20 Rule What is the 40 40 20 Rule? 40% are for the project 40% are not for the project 20% say they are for the project, but are not

22. We’ve done all of these things and we have a great team!!!! However – There is Ira Fuse Ira is totally against the project, he tells you so

23. We’ve done all of these things and we have a great team!!!! And ---- There is Ima Lone Ima says she is for the project, however, her behavior indicates otherwise She does not work well with others and instead of offering solutions, she views everything as a dead end

24. Team Building How do you deal with Ira? How will Ira affect your team? What do you do with Ima Lone? How will Ima affect your team?

25. In Summary You are a team lead AND a team member Make sure each team member understands the goal – what is the big picture – and what is my role? Keep your team focused and working toward the common goal – focus on tasks Be a solution seeker – Don’t fall into the cesspool of negativity- you’ll never get out and the project will suffer Make sure all lines of communication are open so that each team member can contribute ideas and offer suggestions, recommendations and solutions

26. In Summary You are a team lead AND a team member This is a we thing ---- not a me thing You began this project for a reason – what is the end to the means? This change is an opportunity

27. Great Job! Happy Team Building!