Practicing Leadership: Principles and Applications

Chapter 9: Teaming and Leadership

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

Seven Types of Teams• Traditional Teams – stable over time• Project Teams – formed for a specific reason• Cross-Functional Teams – have representatives

from all stakeholders• Multicultural Teams – diverse group• High Performance Teams – good relationships

and operate on a high level• High Performance Inclusive Teams – a deliberate

use of knowledge and experience• Pseudo Teams

Stages of Team Development

Forming

Storming

Norming

Performing

Adjourning

Advantages to Working on a Team• Enhanced performance• Resolve issues more quickly• More innovation• Increased employee satisfaction and motivation

Barriers to Effective Teamwork

• Conflict• Communication issues• Dysfunctional interpersonal relationships• Group think• Social loafing

High performance TeamsPositive Roles Negative Roles

Encourager Ego Tripper

Clarifier Negative Artist

Harmonizer Above-it-all Person

Idea Generator Aggressor

Ignition Key Jokester

Standard Setter Avoider

Detail Specialist

Key ingredients to High Performance Teams• Clear goals• Results-driven• Competent team members• A shared commitment• Collaboration• Standards of Excellence• External support and recognition• Principled leadership