Defining the Team context Why is Teamwork such a

hot topic today? Is Teamwork just a

buzzword? Cultural Influence on

Teamwork

What makes a Good Team?

Why do Teams fail? When to form a Team? Golden points to Effective

Team

What is the purpose? Does team formation

is essential? How is it evaluated? What are the

resources? How long do we have? What are the benefits?

Who will lead? Who will facilitate? Who will coordinate? Who will keep records? Who will interface? Who will advocate?

How often, how long, and when will we meet?

What level of commitment is expected?

How are decisions made? How are tasks assigned? How are results

evaluated? How are conflicts

resolved?

Why (not) hold a meeting? Who attends? How is the meeting

planned? Taking minutes What is discussed? When is it over? Meeting evaluation

“Coming together is a beginning.Keeping together is progress.Working together is success.”-Henry Ford

“Coming together is a beginning.Keeping together is progress.Working together is success.”-Henry Ford

“Individual commitment to a group effort--that is what makes a team work, a company work, society work, a civilization work.”-Vince Lombardi

“Individual commitment to a group effort--that is what makes a team work, a company work, society work, a civilization work.”-Vince Lombardi

“None of us is as smart as all of us.”- Ken Blanchard“None of us is as smart as all of us.”- Ken Blanchard

Society & technology are complexRequire interdisciplinary knowledgeAdvantages in diversityOne vision, many handsShared responsibilityTiming is essentialReduced costsReduces conflict

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Quality of result improved Increases employee involvement Reduces absenteeism Enhances creativity and innovation Creates better adaptability Flexibility in the organization

Teamwork is just a fad Flavor of today Most employees are

simply interested in protecting their own turf

A specific objective Requires coordinate efforts of different

people with different skills Organizational structure and culture Adequate time for needed training,

deliberation, and discussions Knowledge and use of various problem-

solving and decision making techniques

Asian backgroundsAsian backgrounds Impact on meetingsImpact on meetings What to doWhat to do

High respect for authorityHigh respect for authority -People hesitate to offer -People hesitate to offer ideasideas

-Depresses innovation-Depresses innovation

Emphasize the importance Emphasize the importance of participationof participation

Fear of shame or loss of Fear of shame or loss of faceface

less willing to take risksless willing to take risks -Why intelligent risks are -Why intelligent risks are importantimportant

-Encourage a sense that -Encourage a sense that “we are all in this together.”“we are all in this together.”

Contextual more than Contextual more than direct forms of direct forms of communicationcommunication

harder to “read” contextual harder to “read” contextual cuescues

Develop a trusting Develop a trusting relationshiprelationship

Problem solving that is Problem solving that is less linear and analytical less linear and analytical in approachin approach

UU..SS.. people go straight for people go straight for the solutionthe solution

Recognize and value Recognize and value different ways of thinkingdifferent ways of thinking

Keep attention focused on real issues Encourage inputs & participation from all Breakdown competitive activity - referee Encourage positive attitudes Avoid compromise Pace the meeting

Knowledgeable people Between 6 and 10 members A clear, documented purpose An open, pleasant

environment Well planned and structured

meetings The support of superiors

Teams fail; When they are not given

authority When they do not understand

how to use their combined abilities

Because of vested interests When they do not understand

team working

Clear Goal Relevant Skills Mutual Trust Unified Commitment Good Communication Negotiation skills Appropriate leadership Internal and external support