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Communicating in Communicating in Teams and Mastering Teams and Mastering
Listening and Listening and Nonverbal Nonverbal
CommunicationCommunication
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Improving Your Improving Your Performance in TeamsPerformance in Teams• Formal– Permanent committees
• Informal– Task forces and problem-solving teams
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Overview of TeamsOverview of TeamsAdvantagesAdvantages
Increased information Increased information Broad knowledge baseBroad knowledge baseDiversity of viewsDiversity of viewsAcceptance of solutionsAcceptance of solutionsPerformance levelsPerformance levels
DisadvantagesDisadvantages
GroupthinkGroupthinkPeer pressurePeer pressureHidden agendasHidden agendasFree ridersFree ridersHigh costsHigh costs
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Team CommunicationTeam Communication
• Select members carefully• Agree on project goals• Take time to bond• Clarify individual responsibilities
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Team CommunicationTeam Communication
• Set clear processes• Select tools and techniques• Avoid group writing• Check progress often
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Group DynamicsGroup Dynamics
• Team roles• Group norms• Team identity
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Assuming Team RolesAssuming Team Roles
• Self-oriented• Team-maintenance• Task-facilitating
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Team Decision MakingTeam Decision Making
• Orientation• Conflict• Brainstorming• Emergence• Reinforcement
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Team ConflictTeam Conflict• Scarce resources• Task responsibilities• Poor communication• Attitudes and values• Power struggles• Conflicting goals
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Types of ConflictTypes of Conflict• Constructive
– Exposes issues– Boosts involvement– Generates ideas
• Destructive– Diverts energy– Destroys morale– Divides the team
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Resolving ConflictResolving Conflict• Proaction• Communication• Openness• Research• Flexibility• Fair play• Alliance
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Overcoming ResistanceOvercoming Resistance
• Express understanding• Raise awareness• Evaluate objections • Withhold arguments
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Workplace EtiquetteWorkplace Etiquette
• Appearance and grooming• A genuine smile• Telephone skills
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Workplace EtiquetteWorkplace Etiquette
• Appearance and grooming• A genuine smile• Telephone skills
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Social EtiquetteSocial Etiquette
• First impressions• Personal introductions• Dining etiquette• Misuse of mobile phones• Inappropriate topics
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Productive MeetingsProductive Meetings
• Preparation• Efficiency• Technology
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Preparing for MeetingsPreparing for Meetings
• Decide on the purpose• Select participants• Choose the location• Set and follow an agenda
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Leading and Leading and ParticipatingParticipating
• Stay on track• Follow the rules• Promote participation• Participate actively• Close effectively
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Meeting Technology Meeting Technology
• Virtual teams• Virtual meetings• Groupware• Networks
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E-Mail in the WorkplaceE-Mail in the Workplace
• Advantages– Information sharing– Project collaboration
• Disadvantages– Non-real time– Information delays
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Instant Messaging Instant Messaging in the Workplacein the Workplace
• Basic chat• Presence awareness• Video capabilities• Remote PC control• Remote display• Virtual agents
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Advantages Advantages of Instant Messagingof Instant Messaging
• Rapid response• Reduced costs• Conversation aspects• Wide availability
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Disadvantages Disadvantages of Instant Messagingof Instant Messaging
• Technical issues– Security and privacy– User identification–Message logging– Incompatible systems
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Disadvantages Disadvantages of Instant Messagingof Instant Messaging
• Behavioral issues– Interruptions– Business vs. personal usage– Being out of the loop–Wasted time
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Effective Workplace IMEffective Workplace IM• Schedule usage• Protect confidential information• Avoid personal messages• Minimize impromptu meetings• Avoid long, complex messages
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Effective Workplace IMEffective Workplace IM
• Train all personnel• Avoid multiple conversations• Minimize IM slang• Maintain “spim” filters
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Shared WorkspacesShared Workspaces
• The virtual office– Resources and information– Built-in intelligence– Revision control– Presence awareness
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Virtual MeetingsVirtual Meetings
• IM chat• Teleconferencing• Video-conferencing• Web-based systems
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Improving Listening Improving Listening SkillsSkills
• Strengthens relationships• Expedites product delivery• Highlights opportunities• Supports workforce diversity• Builds foundation for trust• Enhances performance
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Categories of ListeningCategories of Listening
• Content listening• Critical listening• Empathetic listening
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The Listening ProcessThe Listening Process
• Receiving• Interpreting• Remembering• Evaluating• Responding
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Barriers to ListeningBarriers to Listening
• Physical elements• Selective listening• Short attention span• Prejudgment• Little common ground• Memory barriers
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Nonverbal Nonverbal CommunicationCommunication
• Complement verbal communication• Reveal the truth• Convey information efficiently
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Categories of Nonverbal Categories of Nonverbal CommunicationCommunication
• Facial expressions• Gestures and posture• Vocal characteristics• Personal appearance• Touching behavior• Use of time and space