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

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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.