The Pros and Cons of Working in Teams

1. Working in Teams
By Dawn and Rebecca

2. Advantages to Working in Teams
Members learn from one another
New approaches may be discovered with more people involved
Team members may support one another through difficult tasks
Commitment to the team may stimulate performance and attendance

3. Disadvantages to Working in Teams
Conflict may exist between members
Some members may not be compatible with team work
It is time consuming to coordinate schedules and hold meetings
“Free Riding” may occur

4. Types of Teams
Task Force
Formed to complete a specific task or find a solution to a critical problem
Committee
People with common interests join together to work on any matter often times the organization of events
Organization/WorkForce
Groups working together under the expert guidance of a leader to achieve a common goal
SelfManaged
A team in which the members are accountable for their own performance without the supervision of a leader
Cross-Functional
Individuals from different areas within an organization come together to complete a task
Virtual
Teams that are separated by distance and connect through a computer

5. Steps to Forming a Successful Team
Getting to Know One Another
Vision
Structure
Process

6. Getting to Know One Another
Introduce yourself
Find common ground
Identify group needs

7. Vision
DefinePurpose
How To Proceed
Establish Strategy

8. Structure
Designate Leader
Identify Skills
Assign Roles
Set Deadlines

9. Process
Host Meetings
Gather team to discuss progress towards goal
Analyze Tasks
Identify achievements and opportunities
Evaluate Progress
What remains to be done to reach the goal?

10. Team members need to build trust and openness between each other and must have an effective goal.

11. The path to greatness is working with others!

12. Works Cited
Pros & Cons of Working in Teams
http://www.hf.faa.gov/webtraining/teamperform/Team008.htm
Types of Teams
http://www.managementstudyguide.com/types-of-teams.htm
Steps to a Successful Team
http://www.managementstudyguide.com/types-of-teams.htm