AUDRN TEAMBUILDING:

STRENGTHENING OUR SHARED MISSION

Introduction: What is in my wallet?

Every one selects one or two items from their pocket, purse, wallet or backpack that has some personal significance to them. They introduce themselves and share about the selected item and why it is important to them.

What is a Team?

It is an organization of people who must work interdependently to achieve a common goal, who share on-going responsibility for delivery of the same output, whose members may make unique contributions to output, yet all mutually contribute to the performance of the team, and whose task is to continually manage and improve its performance.

Mission of AUDRN: Supporting local knowledge with digital tools, resource-

sharing and networking

A boat doesn’t go forward if each one is rowing their own way. (Swahili proverb)

Objectives

1. Cherish and affirm the uniqueness and commonalities of colleagues in AUDRN

2. Deepen bonding and camaraderie among colleagues.3. Work collaboratively to encourage other Philippine

schools to be involved in AUDRN4. Plan their participation in the international Camp5. Explore local knowledge of the place of teambuilding6. Be inspired to work more professionally and strengthen

commitment to AUDRN

Reminders

1. Be properly motivated.2. Be positive.3. Break open your mind-sets.4. Take moderate amount of risks.

DAY 1 (April 18, 2012) DAY 2 (April 19, 2012) Day 3 (April 20, 2012)

MorningMorning MorningMorning MorningMorning

8:00-8:30 – Introduction

8:00 - 10:00 – What concrete ways/actions can each stakeholder undertake that will realize the essential qualities of an effective AUDRN-PH Chapter?

8:00 – 12:00 – Planning for the participation in the International Camp

8:30-9:00 – Leveling of expectations and orientation of the teambuilding

10:00-10:30 Snacks

9:00-12:00 –Hand Language Activity

10:30 -12:00 Explore Local Knowledge of Talisay Bacolod

LUNCHLUNCH LUNCHLUNCH LUNCHLUNCH

AfternoonAfternoon AfternoonAfternoon AfternoonAfternoon

2:00-2:30 Sharing2:00-2:30 Sharing

2:30-3:30 Activity on Communication 1:30-5:00Continue exploring local knowledge

1:00 – 2:00 –Synthesis, Integration and Closing Ritual

3:30-4:30 What do you perceive are the most essential qualities of an effective AUDRN-PH Chapter?

5:00 – 7:00 Sharing of exploration of local knowledge of the place

2:00 – onward – Free Time

4:30 onwards Blind Polygon

Activity 1: Hand Language

Wrist- write down the name you feel most comfortable with and which you prefer to be called.

Pointing Finger- a word/phrase which would best describe youMiddle Finger- a symbol which would best illustrate your greatest

professional growth experienceRing Finger-a symbol which would best illustrate a major block to your

professional growth.Little Finger – a symbol which would best show what you consider is

God’s greatest gift to you.Thumb Area – if you were a locality (national or international), what

locality would you be?Palm Area – what local knowledge do you consider as the most

significant?

Reflection Questions(Hand Language)

1. What were the feelings you experienced while working on the activity and while sharing your hand language?

2. What significant learning, realizations, and discoveries did you have from this activity?

Activity 2: Blind Polygon

Process Questions:

1. What worked well?2. What was challenging?3. What did you learn

about yourself?4. What did you learn

about the group?

Characteristics of Effective Teamwork: Literature Review

by Mickan and Rodger (2000)

Organizational Individual contribution Team processesStructure

Clear purpose Self knowledge CoordinationAppropriate culture Trust CommunicationSpecified task Commitment CohesionDistinct roles Flexibility Decision makingSuitable leadership Conflict managementRelevant members Social relationshipsAdequate resources Performance

feedback

Activity 3

What do you perceive are the most essential

qualities of an effective Asian

University Digital Resource Network

team?

Sheila Passion – we need our heart and soul for LK Commitment Come up with real content – research (Mahara)-proposals on research

Malou Passion for LK - we’re a vanishing breed Commitment Innovative – learning new ways

Noel Willing to collaborate – TIME Diverse – strengths and weaknesses, background, etc

Innovative

ReyDan Passion for learning Trailblaze – trailblazing stance --taking a stand

Sustained Link

Robert Convergent Mind -despite differences

Convergent Feeling- Manage to “feel the same”

Sensitivity – to look at what is needed outside (trends & demands)

Joel Creativity Big Picture – transforming our strengths Lifelong Learning-being ready and willing to ask for help

Lory Well-Understood and Shared Structure Clear Goals/Objectives-each one should understand these goals

Shared Strategy & Output

Dens Authenticity - in dealing with LK in terms of documentation & presentation (translating it to others)

Clarity of Vision– translating our objectives into workable terms

Adherence to ethical research procedures - verify the data & own it to them-Being a “cultural broker”-- facilitating local knowledge properly

Ainie Dedicated-allotting time

Committed - even in the little things

Legacy- Respecting local knowledge

Alma United- shared vision & goals

Commitment Dynamic-as opposed to being static- in how we present, learn, find solutions

Irish Personal (local) Knowledge-

Love & learn to listen Ability to process- decision making can make or break

Sam Ability and Willingness to listen to everyone Spirit /Willingness to Ask & Share Explorative- & integrating LK in the classroom setting through digital tools

Arlynne Synergy-different backgrounds and talents working together

Clarity of the Mission-WHY AUDRN is here

Results/Output-quantity & quality of the output

Dianne Cultural Tolerance Maintain a culture of Inquiry Interdisciplinary Resource Provider

Local Knowledge…• Facilitate the reclaiming, generation & channeling of LK• Mainstreaming , integrating LK• Engender• Valuing LK

• Collaborative promotion / facilitation/ promotion & facilitation/ ___of LK

OR Facilitating LK thru Collaboration?

» Facilitation -> empowering / acting as “agents”, active» Output & process» Collaboration as a means» What are other ways to promote/facilitate (aside from

collaborative?)

6 qualities of AUDRN Champions1.Passion and commitment2.Collaboration & synergy3.Clarity of vision4.Facilitating the promotion of LK in education

and the reclaiming and channeling of LK5.Utilizing appropriate and enabling technology6.Authentic, interdisciplinary, & ethical research

• What are the concrete ways to actualize the identified 6 qualities of AUDRN Champions?

LEARN FROM THE GEESE

A small body of determined spirits

fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of

history.

by Gandhi