Establishing a Common Vision

1. Establishing a Common Vision

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3. What is an important element in moving a team toward excellence? • Commitment • Enthusiasm • Mutual assistance • Brainstorming LE200-C5L3:LQ2

4. Lesson Overview • The importance of a common vision • Writing a team charter • Enlisting others to work toward a common vision Chapter 5, Lesson 3

5. Vocabulary Questions Slide Index(Part 1 of 2) Click any link below to go directly to polling that question. An idea that inspires a team to perform well and accomplish its goals A document that gives direction to individual members and to the team Explains the team’s reason for existing An objective the team wishes to accomplish A group problem-solving technique during which members contribute ideas The help and support team members give each other Lets each individual team member know his or her role on the team Click here to return to this index.

6. Vocabulary Questions Slide Index(Part 2 of 2) Click any link below to go directly to polling that question. A table that lists the dates by which individual project tasks or activities must be accomplished The date by which an assignment or a task must be completed The quality teams try to achieve that inspires them to outstanding or exceptional results Click here to return to this index.

7. Quick Write Write a one-sentence description of a project that would require teamwork to complete—for example, organizing a school recycling drive or a neighborhood cleanup. What would be your vision for the project? (Note to teacher: Click the Show/Hide Response Display Button) Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

8. The Importance of a Common Vision • What is the group’s purpose? • What is your role on the team and the roles of other team members? • When would the group do the work? Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Chapter 5, Lesson 3

9. The Importance of a Common Vision, cont. • A vision sets out the shared values of the team • It states what the team plans to accomplish • A team works best when its members have a common vision Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Chapter 5, Lesson 3

10. Activity 1: Team Vision • Review the section in your textbook on the importance of a common vision • Discuss your service project and answer the questions Chapter 5, Lesson 3

11. Writing a Team Charter • Every team should express its vision in a team charter • A team charter helps members see the big picture and where they fit into it • A team charter should give sufficient information to explain the team’s overall vision and members’ general responsibilities Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Chapter 5, Lesson 3

12. Who Writes the Charter? • In some situations, the person assigning the project should develop it • In other situations, the team leader should write it • And in still other cases, team members themselves develop their charter Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Chapter 5, Lesson 3

13. Elements of a Team Charter • A vision statement • Team goals • Team members’ assignments • A timeline Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Chapter 5, Lesson 3

14. Vision Statement • Draft the vision statement in terms broad enough to include the team’s total responsibilities • Be specific enough to allow team members to measure their progress as their work moves forward Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Chapter 5, Lesson 3

15. Activity 2: Vision Statement • Review the section in your textbook on writing a team charter and creating a vision statement • Use the information from Activity 1 • Draft your vision statement in terms broad enough to include the team’s total responsibilities Chapter 5, Lesson 3

16. Who should receive a copy of the completed team charter? • Team leader • Teachers • Only key team members • All team members LE200-C5L3:LQ3

17. Which of the following should be included in a team charter? • Mission statement • Team goals • Team member strengths • Deadlines LE200-C5L3:LQ4

18. Characteristics of Team Goals • They are tied to the vision statement • They focus on a single issue • They define the vision statement • They guide the team’s accomplishments Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Chapter 5, Lesson 3

19. Team Goals Are Tied to the Vision Statement • Team goals should grow out of the vision statement • Each goal must relate to that statement • A team can draft goals during a brainstorming session • After everyone has had a chance to give input, the group decides which ideas best support its vision Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Chapter 5, Lesson 3

20. Team Goals Focus on a Single Issue • The team goals should each focus on a single issue • When goals are measurable, you can monitor your progress in reaching them • Vague language makes goals hard to attain Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Chapter 5, Lesson 3

21. Team Goals Define the Vision Statement • The vision statement is broad—it emphasizes the big picture • Having seen the big picture, team members need specific information • It’s important to write team goals in language that you can measure, because that’s how you’ll evaluate your success Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Chapter 5, Lesson 3

22. Team Goals Guide the Team’s Accomplishment • Well-written goals show team members what they’re responsible for accomplishing, working together • Goals promote teamwork by emphasizing mutual assistance • Mutual assistance gets the team’s work done in the best possible way Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Chapter 5, Lesson 3

23. Which of the following is a characteristic of effective team goals? • The focus on multiple issues • They are tied to the team charter • They define the vision statement • They guide the team’s detailed tasks LE200-C5L3:LQ5

24. What activity is used to get as many ideas as possible on the table? • Timelines • Brainstorming • Mutual assistance • Deadlines LE200-C5L3:LQ6

25. Activity 3: Team Goals • Review the section in your textbook on developing team goals • Research and locate the vision statement and goals for an established organization and answer the questions • Brainstorm and draft the team goals for your project Chapter 5, Lesson 3

26. Developing Team Members’ Assignments • Team assignments are the most specific part of the team charter • Each member must see how his or her team assignment integrates with other members’ assignments • The charter should make it clear that it’s every member’s job to step in and help another member who needs extra support Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Chapter 5, Lesson 3

27. Activity 4: Team Charter • Use the information from the previous activities to create a team charter for your service project using the template • Include the vision statement, team goals, scope of work, timeline, general responsibilities, and assignments Chapter 5, Lesson 3

28. Creating a Timeline • Team members need to know not only what they’re supposed to do but also when they need to do it • Timelines may have two types of tasks: • Ongoing tasks • Event-specific tasks Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Chapter 5, Lesson 3

29. Deadlines • Looking at the deadlines allows other team members to see where each assignment fits into the overall timeline • Deadlines enable the team leader and team members to monitor progress Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Chapter 5, Lesson 3

30. Activity 5: Tools for Creating Timelines • Research online tools and apps to create and maintain a timeline • Find two specific tools and/or apps and complete the Venn diagram to compare and contrast the features of each Chapter 5, Lesson 3

31. Enlisting Others to Work Toward a Common Vision • An exceptional team aims to exceed expectations—it strives for excellence • To demonstrate excellence, team members must enthusiastically support the team’s vision • Enthusiasm and dedication are important elements in moving a team toward excellence Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Chapter 5, Lesson 3

32. Encouraging Team Members to Work Together • Assess • Align • Recognize • Challenge Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Chapter 5, Lesson 3

33. What can be used to enable team leaders to monitor progress? • Deadlines • Ongoing tasks • Event-specific tasks • Timelines LE200-C5L3:LQ7

34. How can you encourage the members of your team to work together to meet their common vision and to achieve excellence? • Evaluate • Support • Recognize • Demand LE200-C5L3:LQ8

35. Activity 6: Common Vision • Review the section in your textbook on enlisting others to work toward a common vision • Reflect on your service project and identify ways you can encourage your team to work together to meet a common vision and achieve excellence • Complete the chart to provide specific examples of each item and answer the questions Chapter 5, Lesson 3

36. Summary • The importance of a common vision • Writing a team charter • Enlisting others to work toward a common vision Chapter 5, Lesson 3

37. How do you think your future team projects might improve based on this lesson? Note to Instructors: Click the Show/Hide Response Display Button LE200-C5L3:LQ9

38. What parts of this lesson were the hardest to understand? What parts were the easiest? Note to Instructors: Click the Show/Hide Response Display Button LE200-C5L3:LQ10

39. Next…. • Done – establishing a common vision • Next – identifying conflict in groups Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Chapter 5, Lesson 3

40. An idea that inspires a team to perform well and accomplish its goals (p. 207) • Vision • Team charter • Team activities • Assessment 0 0 0 0 LE200-C5L3:VQ1

41. A document that gives direction to individual members and to the team as a whole (p. 207) • Vision • Timeline • Calendar • Team charter 0 0 0 0 LE200-C5L3:VQ2

42. Explains the team’s reason for existing (p. 209) • Charter statement • Purpose statement • Ownership statement • Vision statement 0 0 0 0 LE200-C5L3:VQ3

43. An objective the team wishes to accomplish (p. 210) • Vision statement • Team goal • Deadline • Challenge 0 0 0 0 LE200-C5L3:VQ4

44. A group problem-solving technique during which members contribute ideas spontaneously (p. 210) • Challenge • Brainstorming • Timeline • Team sports 0 0 0 0 LE200-C5L3:VQ5

45. The help and support team members give each other (p. 213) • Mutual assistance • Mutual respect • Recognition • Alignment 0 0 0 0 LE200-C5L3:VQ6

46. Lets each individual team member know his or her role on the team (p. 215) • Charter • Team leader • Team assignment • Challenge 0 0 0 0 LE200-C5L3:VQ7

47. A table that lists the dates by which individual project tasks or activities must be accomplished (p. 215) • Deadline • Timeline • Timetable • Responsibility chart 0 0 0 0 LE200-C5L3:VQ8

48. The date by which an assignment or a task must be completed (p. 216) • Goal • Limit • Target • Deadline 0 0 0 0 LE200-C5L3:VQ9

49. The quality teams try to achieve that inspires them to outstanding or exceptional results (p. 217) • Enthusiasm • Personal commitment • Excellence • Exceptional accomplishments 0 0 0 0 LE200-C5L3:VQ10