build good teams

Build Good TeamsLora Zeidler07/04/2011

Teamwork is the fuel that

allows common people to

attain uncommon results. Andrew Carnegie

Carnegie, A. (n/d). Quotes on Teamwork. Quotation.about.com. Retrieved June 29, 2011, from http://quotations.about.com/cs/inspirationquotes/a/Teamwork1.htm

Table of ContentsWhat makes a good team?

Characteristics of a good team

Benefits of good team building

Team disadvantages

Elements of teamwork in the workplace

Factors that promote good teams

Team work and business

What makes a good team?

Between 6 and 10

members

Knowledgeable people

from all relevant

departments

A clear, documented

purpose

What makes a good team?Mutual trust

Mutual support

Communications

Team objectives

Conflict resolution What makes a good team? (2000). Ohio State University.

Retrieved June 30, 2011, from http://class.fst.ohio-

state.edu/FST650/650%20A%20Good%20Team.htm

What makes a good team?An open, pleasant

environment

Well planned and

structured meetings

The support of

superiors Steel, A. (1997, August). Teamwork.

dspace.pipex.com. Retrieved Jun 30, 2011, from http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/town/estate/dd75/teamwork/index.htm

Characteristics of a Good TeamHigh level of independence among members

Leader has good people skills and is

committed to team approach

Each member is willing to contribute

A relaxed climate for communication

Members develop a mutual trust

Characteristics of a Good TeamThe group and its members are prepared to take risk

Group is clear about goals and establishes targets

The group has capacity to create new ideas

Member roles are defined

Resources: Characteristics of a good team.(n/d). The Leaders Institute. Retrieved

June 30, 2011, from http://www.leadersinstitute.com/resources-characteristics-of-

a-good-team/

Benefits of Good TeambuildingGoals and accomplishments are more

realized through a team effort

A team offers both the leaders and

individuals support and encouragement of

one another

A team by its very nature encourages

communication

Benefits of Good TeambuildingProblem solving becomes far more effective

because all team members can offer ideas

from their own experience

Since the team works closely together and

encourages communication, there is rarely a

concern over conflicts

Benefits of Good TeambuildingEach member of team clearly understands

the objectives and expectations of both the

team and its individual members.

Within a well-built team, members are

motivated and inspired to achieve goals and

maintain high levels of productivity

Benefits of Good TeambuildingSuccess within the team offers opportunity

for reward and recognition on two levels,

from both individual and team

accomplishments

Team work encourages disciplined work

habits

Team work and productivity go hand in hand

Hersey, J. (2010, March). 10 Benefits of Good team Building. John Hersey Leadership Blog. Retrieved June

30, 2010, from http://www.johnhersey.com/blog/leadership/10-benefits-of-good-team-building/

Team DisadvantagesWorkers must be selected to fit the team as

well as requisite job skills

Some individuals are not compatible with

team work

Some members may experience less

motivating jobs as part of a team

Organization may resist change

Team DisadvantagesConflict may develop between team members

and other teams

Team may be time-consuming due to need for

coordination and consensus

Team can stymie creativity and inhibit goo

decision if “group think” becomes prevalent

Team DisadvantagesEvaluation and rewards may be perceived as

lees powerful

Less flexibility may be experienced in

personal replacement or transfer

“Free-riding” within the team may occurTeam Disadvantages. (n/d). Team Advantages & Disadvantages. FAA Human Factors.

Retrieved June 30,

2011, from http://www.hf.faa.gov/webtraining/teamperform/Team008.htm

Elements of Teamwork in the Workplace

Collaboration :

Communicate and share ideas

Have a feeling of respect for each team

member’s

contribution

Elements of Teamwork in the Workplace

Conflict Resolution :

Leaving room for everyone’s contributions

Developing the ability to listen to all ideas

Creating a method of consensus to develop

a solution the team can agree on

Anderson, A. (n/d). Elements of Teamwork in the Workplace. Smallbusiness.hron.com. Retrieved

June 30, 2011, from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/elements-teamwork-workplace-692.html

Elements of Teamwork in the Workplace

Roles and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities are distributed fairly among the

group members

Each member is assigned a part of the task based

on

is role within the group and his level of expertise.

Elements of Teamwork in the WorkplaceDiffering Points of View

Good team creates solutions that are

manufactured from the many different

perspectives of the individual group members

It helps to see a situation from several

different angles, and can create a solution that

no one individual could create on his own.

Factors That Promote Good TeamworkDiversity:

Good teams embrace and are

constituted by a diversity of

cultures, talents and

personalities.

Communication:

Good team is facilitated by clear

and open communication.

Factors That Promote Good Teamwork

Leadership

Team is supported by effective leadership

All teams benefit from one or several sources of

inspiration and direction Team-Building Exercises

Team-building exercises can be targeted to improve

particular aspects of team performance such as

communication, problem-solving or creativity.Wolski, C. (n/d). Factors that promote effective teamwork. Smallbusiness.hron.com.

Retrieved June 30,

2011, from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/factors-promote-effective-teamwork-1932.html

Team Work and BusinessTeams should have

clear responsibilities

and authority to make

decisions alone.

Teams should be given

time to develop

together into a

productive unit.

Team Work and Business

Well managed teams are more likely to

produce the correct answer.

Teams that are well supported and trusted

will produce the best results.

Steel, A. (1997, August). Teamwork.dspace.pipex.com. Retrieved Jun 30, 2011, from http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/town/estate/dd75/teamwork/index.htm

Summary•Along with immense advantages, teams have

some disadvantages

•Building good teams is so important because

it means building a successful business

•Best teams reach the best result

References1. Steel, A. (1997, August). Teamwork. dspace.pipex.com. Retrieved Jun 30, 2011, from http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/town/estate/dd75/teamwork/index.htm2. Carnegie, A. (n/d). Quotes on Teamwork. Quotation.about.com. Retrieved June 29, 2011, from http://quotations.about.com/cs/inspirationquotes/a/Teamwork1.htm3. What makes a good team? (2000). The Ohio State University. Retrieved June 30, 2011, from http://class.fst.ohio-state.edu/FST650/650%20A%20Good%20Team.htm4. Resources: Characteristics of a good team.(n/d). The Leaders Institute. Retrieved June 30, 2011, from http://www.leadersinstitute.com/resources-characteristics-of-a-good-team/5. Hersey, J. (2010, March). 10 Benefits of Good team Building. John Hersey Leadership Blog. Retrieved June 30, 2010, from http://www.johnhersey.com/blog/leadership/10-benefits-of-good-team-building/6. Team Disadvantages. (n/d). Team Advantages & Disadvantages. FAA Human Factors. Retrieved June 30, 2011, from http://www.hf.faa.gov/webtraining/teamperform/Team008.htm7. Anderson, A. (n/d). Elements of Teamwork in the Workplace. Smallbusiness.hron.com. Retrieved June 30, 2011, from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/elements-teamwork-workplace-692.html

8. Wolski, C. (n/d). Factors that promote effective teamwork. Smallbusiness.hron.com.

Retrieved June 30, 2011, from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/factors-promote-effective-

teamwork-1932.html