3. What is a Team?
•Two or more individuals
with a high degree of
interdependence geared
toward the achievement of
a goal or the completion of
a task.
•Teams make decisions,
solve problems, provide
support, accomplish
missions, and plan their
work.
4. TEAM
• A GROUP OF PEOPLE WHO SHARE A COMMON
NAME, MISSION, HISTORY, SET OF GOALS OR
OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTATIONS.
5. What makes a good team?
• Between 6 and 10
members
• Knowledgeable people
from all relevant
departments
• A clear, documented
purpose
6. What makes a good team?
• Mutual trust
• Mutual support
• Communications
• Team objectives
• Conflict resolution
7. What makes a good team?
• An open, pleasant
environment
• Well planned and
structured meetings
• The support of
superiors
8. Benefits of Good Teambuilding
• Goals and accomplishments are more
realized through a team effort
• Support and encouragement of of
one another
• Encourages communication
9. Benefits of Good Teambuilding
• Problem solving
• Minimal conflicts
• High level of productivity
• Disciplined work
10. Types of Teams
•Problem Solving teams
•Self managed Teams
•Cross functional teams
•Virtual Teams
12. Characteristics of Effective Teams
• Members have a clear goal
• The focus is on achieving results
• There is a plan for achieving the goal
• Members have clear roles
• Members are committed to the goal
• Members are competent
• They achieve decisions through consensus
• There is diversity among team members
• Members have effective interpersonal skills
• They know each other well and have good
relationships
13. • Each member feels empowered to act, speak up,
offer ideas
• Each member has a high standard of excellence
• An informal climate and easiness exists among
members
• The team has the support of management
• The team is open to new ideas
• There is periodic self-assessment
• There is shared leadership of the team
• The team is a relatively small size
• There is recognition of team member
accomplishments
14. Attitudes for Effective Teamwork
• Appreciation for value of team decisions
• Respect for team members
• Mutual trust
• Openness to feedback
• Reflection on group process and interest
in improving
• Shared vision