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Drumming & Team Development“No one can whistle a Symphony; it takes a whole orchestra to play it.”-
H.E Luccock.A Nexxicom Training Program
Presented by:-Adam Edwards (Team Development SME)
-Amanda Mackey (High-Performing Musician SME)
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Agenda1-1:05 Introduction1:05-1:10 Quiz/Objectives Forming1:10-1:15 Practice #1 Storming1:15-1:20 Practice #2 Norming1:20-1:25 Performing & Adjourning1:25-1:30 Conclusion/ Recommendations/ Discssion
Section B in Handout
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So What?
• 37% of projects fail• Practice team work skills• Reinvent your approach to teams• Practice stages and roles in team
development• Get more from your project teams• Be the leader/ member high
performing teams want!
Obtained from: “Contemporary Project Management.” (2012) Kloppenborg, T.,J., (357-358) , Google Images & Michael Krigsman .
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Program ObjectivesAt the end of this training program each
participant will be able to:
1.) Distinguish the different parts of a drum kit.2.) Demonstrate the steps to building a drum beat.3.) Reproduce a rhythm as a part and a whole.4.) Show ability to persevere despite challenges in teams.5.) Display team morale and enjoyment from working in teams.
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Program Objectives
6.) Practice flexible methods on how team members contribute to projects.7.) Take value in the ability to share risks with team mates.8. )Demonstrate compassion for others and a constant focus on team improvement.9.) Practice the ability to over come communication barriers in teams10.) Solve problems by considering alternative views, and being open to change.
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Materials Required (Forming)
• Snare drum• High hat• Bass drum• Count to 4!• 1…2…3…4• Imagination… Excitement!
Obtained from: “Contemporary Project Management.” (2012) Kloppenborg, T.,J., (357). & Google Images.
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Quiz #1 (Forming)1. I feel excited when put into a team situation.2. I have high achievement needs when put
into a team.3. I have a tendency to accept responsibility in
teams.4. I have a commitment to self development.5. I put the needs of the team before my own
needs.6. I can adapt very well to change. 7. I have a tendency to not feel concerned
about team situations.8. It is easy for me to share risks with the team.
Obtained from: “Contemporary Project Management.” (2012) Kloppenborg, T.,J., (357) & Google Images.
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Drum Explanation (Forming)• Identified group roles (storming)
– Beat Keeper– Leader– Practice followers– Rotation
• Bass Drum• High hat• Snare
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QXyt-djU54
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Storming
• Resistance, yet desire to commit to project• Power struggle– Get a game plan– Attempt to clarify roles (Ground Rules)– Encourage participation of all
Obtained from: “Contemporary Project Management.” (2012) Kloppenborg, T.,J., (357). & Google Images.
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Practice #1
• 3-5 minutes of team practice!
• Have fun!
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Norming• New groups: each member explains role in
beat• This will test your commitment to your role!• Ask SME to improve work processes
Obtained from: “Contemporary Project Management.” (2012) Kloppenborg, T.,J., (357). & Google Images.
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Rock and Roll=Collaboration and Innovation
• Performing and Adjourning– Different ways to
collaborate
• What’s your role? Make it clear to your new team what your job is!
• Practice #2! (The Final Performance)
• Remember the quote at the beginning?
Obtained from: “Contemporary Project Management.” (2012) Kloppenborg, T.,J., (357) & Google Images
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Team Work
• Who made it to the performing stage?– Teams sometimes fail this stage and go to
Adjourning• Were ground rules formed and enforced?• Was there excitement or concern about
the work?• Could all members see the bigger picture?• Do you feel sad to leave the team? Want a
celebration?
Obtained from: “Contemporary Project Management.” (2012) Kloppenborg, T.,J., (357) & Google Images
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Characteristics of High Performing Teams
• Always room for improvement• Starts with personal values:– Achievement needs– Accountability– Commitment to self
development– Put needs of project before own– Willingness to change– Project commitment
Obtained from: “Contemporary Project Management.” (2012) Kloppenborg, T.,J., (357-358) & Google Images
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Team Performance Enhancing Measures
• Select team members with the right skill mix– Members that help each other– Members with constant focus
on improvement– Effective time and meeting
management– Innovation in processes– Capture, share and use lessons
learned
Obtained from: “Contemporary Project Management.” (2012) Kloppenborg, T.,J., (358) & Google Images.
Further Improvement in Teams
• Share information freely• Discuss topics openly• Conflict, not personal; process• Proactively report problems• Share risks with team• Share leadership roles
16Obtained from: “Contemporary Project Management.” (2012) Kloppenborg, T.,J., (358) & Google Images
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This will Result in...
• Enjoyment and pride for work• High spirit- Team morale• Prevail challenges• Exceed expectations
Obtained from: “Contemporary Project Management.” (2012) Kloppenborg, T.,J., (358) & Google Images
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Quiz #2 (Discussion)
• What trainees have learned from your practice about team development and high performing teams?
• Areas to improve?• Strengths?• Recommendations?
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Thank You
~Thank you for your time; we wish you success on your future team projects!~
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Sources Used• “Contemporary Project Management.” (2012)
Kloppenborg, T.,J., (357-359).• Google Images• Youtube• http://www.zdnet.com/blog/projectfailures/cio-analysis-
why-37-percent-of-projects-fail/12565• Haccoun., R, Robert & Saks., M, Alan (2013). Managing
Performance through Training and Development (6th ed.). Toronto: Nelson Education [For Training objectives, needs analysis and training plan- See training plan for details]
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