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6.1 The Need for Teams and Teamwork
6.2 Character of Teams and Team Members
6.3 Making Teams Work
Teams and Teamwork
TERMSTERMS DEFINITIONSDEFINITIONS
independent operating individually
interdependent depending on the help of others
collaborating cooperating and working together in a joint effort
6.1The Need for Teams and Teamwork
Explain the importance of working in teams to complete tasks and accomplish goals.
Describe the various levels at which teams function.
GOALSGOALS
Taking The I Out Of Team
Many Hands Make Work Light
There is no ‘‘I’’ in team Transitioning from individual to group to
team When members of a group work together
toward common goals, they have the potential to become a team.
All groups are not teams.
How Teams Function Individual level
When teams form they function on an individual level…personalities, attitudes, strengths, personal agendas…
Group level Team move from an individual level to a group sense of purpose.
Goal/task level Members make sacrifices individuals focus on the mission.
School/community impact level Peoples perception on the importance of the activity affect
individuals effort…high importance high commitment, low importance low commitment.
Workout !
Complete your: Case Study & Unit 6.1 Prepare to discuss
TERMSTERMS DEFINITIONSDEFINITIONS
diversity inclusion of people who are different from one another
resources the materials, finances, and people needed to run an organization or team
6.2Character of Teams and Team Members
Describe the character traits of a successful team.
Explain how the character of the team is affected by the character of its members.
GOALSGOALS
Character of Teams Have a good reputation. Be respectful of its team members, other teams, and the
school or community. Exhibit appropriate behavior. Be responsible and live up to the team’s purpose and
goals. Contribute in a positive way to the improvement,
enhancement, or growth of the community. Understand and accept diversity. Care for team resources—human, material, and financial.
Character of Team Members Create and have a good reputation. Be respectful of other members, teams, and the school and
community. Exhibit appropriate behavior. Be responsible and live up to the team’s purpose and
goals. Contribute in a positive way. Understand and accept diversity. Care for team resources—human, material, and financial.
TERMSTERMS DEFINITIONSDEFINITIONS
role identification
the process of identifying the strengths, talents, and creativity of each member to help define each member’s role on the team
nurturers/caregivers
team members who are concerned about the feelings and emotions of other team members
worker bees team members who do whatever it takes to get the job done
challengers/confronters
team members who question or oppose the leader in order to keep the leader honest and committed to the team’s goal
TERMSTERMS DEFINITIONSDEFINITIONS
analyzers team members who listen and then offer a solid response based on what they believe is the right direction, goal, or task for the team
mediators team members who work to find a solution or an acceptable compromise
process how the team gets things done
personal history
diverse life experiences of each team member
(continued)
6.3Making Teams Work
Describe various team member roles. Identify the characteristics of effective and
ineffective teams.
GOALSGOALS
Challenge
Tallest Tower
Identifying Team Roles
Teams are made up of people with different personalities, attitudes, work ethics, individual needs, and character traits.
Role identification is the process of identifying the strengths, talents, and creativity of each member to help define each member’s role on the team.
Roles may be formal or informal. Formal roles are assigned. Informal roles are ones that members take on
themselves.
Examples of Team Roles Leader
People who get things done. Nurturers/caregivers
People who are concerned about feelings and emotions. Worker bees
People who do whatever needs to be done to get the job done. Challengers/confronters
People who keep the leader honest…often thought of as an agitator.
Analyzers People who listen and think before they speak and offer advice.
Mediators People who deal with conflict and communication.
Characteristics of Effective Teams
Strong leader Committed team
members Process-oriented Good resources Defined roles
Diverse membership Skilled team members Good communication Climate of trust Strong work ethic
Characteristics of Ineffective Teams
Poor leadership and direction Dissatisfied team members Lack of clear purpose and goals Breakdown in communication and information
flow Lack of skill, talent, and creativity Lack of trust Lack of resources
Workout !
Complete Unit 6.3 in your Unit 6 Handout.