Team BuildingBy Eric Ittah

What is A Team?A team is a group of people working together to reach a common goal.

Differences between a team and a common group

PerformanceSkillsUrgency to do the workPositive feedbackMeeting challengesWinning attitude

Qualities of an effective teamGood leadership skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsGo getter attitudeUnderstanding responsibilitiesDedication & positive attitudeDefined objectivesStrive to meet the goals

Blocks for team building•Clear objectives•Agreed goals•Individual development•Balanced and defined goals•Effective inter-group relations•Good support and trust•Transparency and clear in dealings

What breaks a Team•Bullies – When team member speaks for all•Lack of faith – inauthentic leadership•Communication gap – When all team members are talking at once and no one is listening to anyone.

Barries to effective team work•Team members whose loyalty rests elsewhere•When goals are not defined or understood•Where the team members are not on the same page•Team members treat each other with suspicion•Where the team members are allowed to opt out

Building Team Performance•Encouragement – Fostering new ideas•Shared values and vision – Working for a common goal•Clear and direct communication – using a consistent and clear communication•Taking ownership – Taking ownership makes members more focused and responsible

Getting maximum from team•Build demanding performance standards and direction•Set ground rules of behavior•Spend a lot of time together•Select team members with good skills and knowledge•Give more attention to details

Any Questions?Contact me

eric@ericittah.ca