TEAMS

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What is a Team

A team is a small group of people working together for a common purpose

What are some Pros and Cons of Teams

Types of Teams in the Workplace

Functional Team• Have similar skills and expertise

although they would not be able to perform each others jobs

• Come from one department

• Examples Basketball and Football Team

Types of Teams in the Workplace

Cross-Functional Team• Workers from different areas within a

company who are assigned to work on a specific project

• Come from different departments

• Ex. Men from T.V. Show ‘PIMP MY RIDE’

Types of Teams in the Workplace

Multifunctional Team• Been cross-trained so that each person

is able to perform the duties of all the other team member

• Can do the others job it they are not there

• Automobile air conditioner worker.

Stages of Team Development

Stage 1• FORMING

First coming together and getting to know each other

Not your true self

No clear leader or no one really takes charge

Stage 2• STORMING

Disagreements and conflicts occur during this time

May distrust or not understand each other

May be hard to work together and may cause the team to fold

Stages of Team Development

Stage 3• NORMING

Member ‘agree to disagree’

Members begin to work together and leaders emerge

Openly discuss issues, listen and respect one another.

Stage 4• Performing

Highest level of teams

The BIG SHOW

There is a full commitment to the team an others may emerge and take on leadership roles.

Team Roles

Leader/facilitor• Sets the team’s

agenda and helps the group make progress

Team Roles

Encourager• Inspires everyone to

participate and makes certain that everyone’s opinions are heard

Team Roles

Taskmaster• Keeps the group

focused on achieving it goal(s)

Team Roles

Critic• Questions the

assumptions expressed and decisions made.

Team Roles

Recorder• Keep Detailed Notes

Demonstrate workplace etiquette and professionalism

Courtesy Respecting privacy Avoid gossiping Appropriate dress Working with supervisor & coworkers Punctuality Accountability Motivation Integrity Self discipline