Group Effectiveness

Strength in Unity

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3Roles & ResponsibilityLeader: Engage the team to discuss on the project status Facilitate meetings to determine action plan Identify key questions to the project

Presenter: Understand the project ins and outs Prepare presentation slides Rehearse frequently

Time Keeper: Monitor presenter’s time Determine presentation flow and effectiveness Enhance presentation quality

Coordinator: Keep the team together Align the team towards project objectives Ensure maximum teamwork

4Tuckman Group DevelopmentTuckman’s Group Development Model explains on how a group being put together, acts passively and politely trying to avoid conflicts; then later on realizing their individual differences and begin to challenge each other. Below are some strategies to for group improvement as a whole at each stages of the development.

Have PatienceBe Supportive

Listen to OpinionsFocus on GoalsSet Ego Aside

Keep CommunicationProvide Feedbacks

Leverage on StrengthDelegate Work

Commit and Conquer

Acknowledge EffortsForgive and Forget

Guide OthersLeave Nobody Behind

Eat Together, Win Together

Keep ContactsSelf Evaluate

Learn from MistakesBe Grateful

Remain Enthusiasm

5Improve Communication4 key skills to improve communication:

• Become an engaged listener• Express opinions clearly• Pay attention to nonverbal signals• Monitor group stress and conflicts

6Team Commitment

Team LeadersSet goals

Motivate teamEngage in decision-

making

Team MembersShare goals

Dedication to successInvolve in decision-

making

ResultTrust

EnthusiasmCommitment

7Inspire & Motivate

Leverage on members’ strength

Challenge ideas and think outside of the box

Encourage open debates and discussions

Respect inputs from others

COMING TOGETHER IS A

BEGINNINGKEEPING TOGETHER IS A

PROGRESSWORKING TOGETHER IS A

SUCCESSHenry Ford

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