1. Optimist International1 TEAM BUILDING WELCOME!

2. Optimist International2 TEAM BUILDING OBJECTIVES z Build and serve on high-performance, effective teams z Help meet our goals and objectives.

3. Optimist International3 WHAT WILL BE LEARNED zDynamics and skills involved zHow to effectively communicate zHow to define roles zHow to recognize and use helpful behavior zHow to avoid and overcome destructive behavior zSteps in team decision making and problem solving

4. Optimist International4 WHAT IS A TEAM? zA group organized to work together. zA team is a group of individuals working together to solve a problem, meet an objective, or tackle an issue.

5. Optimist International5 SHORT HISTORY OF TEAM BUILDING zMayo: confirmed relationship between human factors and productivity zMaslow: linked motivation and performance zTeam relationships important zBusiness demonstrated effectiveness of teams and refined structure and use

6. Optimist International6 WHY DO TEAMS WORK? z Whole is greater than the sum of its parts z Individuals bring a range of talents, knowledge, experience, contacts, etc. z Working together, a team can accomplish more

7. Optimist International7 INTANGIBLE BENEFITS zSense of accomplishment zSelf-fulfillment zEsprit de corps zGet to know one another zMore participation in activities zEnhance club/OI reputation We know how to get things done for our kids!

8. Optimist International8 BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE TEAM zGet to know one another zEstablish consensus as to team’s purpose zIdentify available resources zEstablish rules of behavior

9. Optimist International9 ESTABLISH CONSENSUS FOR TEAM’S PURPOSE zShort term team: once achieved, team disbands zLong term team: on-going objective yEstablish specific objectives yEstablish its authority yReach consensus on expected results yEstablish a completion date

10. Optimist International10 IDENTIFY RESOURCES zWhat’s the budget? zSpecial equipment zTime members can devote – get a commitment zSpecial, relevant information zOther teams and/or individuals

11. Optimist International11 HELPFUL BEHAVIOR zBe optimistic zBe on time zSupport one another zBe courteous zBe open minded zBe honest zParticipate z Be open z Listen z Stay on track z Share the work z Complete your work z Present ideas, comments clearly z Be prepared

12. Optimist International12 HARMFUL BEHAVIOR zConstantly critical zDominate/monopolize zBe manipulative zBe judgmental zAct bored/uninterested zDo unrelated things z Sub-conversations z Simply agree with everything z Avoid decisions z Go off on tangent z Name-calling z Attack people/ideas

13. Optimist International13 COMMUNICATIONS z “to make known” z “to have an interchange, as of ideas” z “to express oneself in such a way that one is readily and clearly understood Behaviors affect communications!

14. Optimist International14 RUNNING A HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAM zKeep each team member in the loop zThank dominating members for their contributions, but ask them to allow others to participate zGet all members to participate zHelp members make their point clearly

15. Optimist International15 Ways to Involve Team Members zPass a baton zAsk open-ended questions zCall directly on non- participants zAssign specific tasks zAsk for opinion zRotate team roles

16. Optimist International16 Conflicts and Behavior zIndividuals attacking personalities or ideas zConstant criticism of other points of view zDisplaying anger zShowing contempt zUnwilling to share the workload zNon participation zGossip

17. Optimist International17 Handling Team Conflicts z Identify/recognize problems z Act quickly z Formal conflict resolution an option z Team needs to reach consensus z Fire someone

18. Optimist International18 Providing Recognition zRecognize individual team members informally and continually zAlso provide formal recognition for special accomplishments

19. Optimist International19 Making Team Meetings Fun! zBasic amenities for a comfortable meeting zAppropriate equipment zGood lighting and ventilation zQuiet and place that avoids outside distractions zRefreshments zIcebreakers

20. Optimist International20 Making Team Decisions and Solving Problems zGathering information zAnalyzing information zGenerating and analyzing ideas zExamining solution alternatives zMaking decisions and gaining consensus

21. Optimist International21 Making Team Decisions and Solving Problems zGenerating and analyzing ideas zExamining solution alternatives zMaking decisions and gaining consensus zGathering information zAnalyzing information

22. Optimist International22 Solution Matrix

23. Optimist International23 Making Team Decisions and Solving Problems zGathering information zAnalyzing information zGenerating and analyzing ideas zExamining solution alternatives zMaking decisions and gaining consensus

24. Optimist International24 Summary zImportance of effective teams in solving problems zA team is only as good as its members make it zEvery team member brings attributes zEstablish rules of behavior zMaintain good communications zEach member needs to participate zIdentify problems and resolve conflicts zRecognition is important zMake your meetings enjoyable zSteps involved in making team decisions and solving problems zWays to make decisions and gain consensus