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Practicing Leadership: Principles and Applications. Chapter 9: Teaming and Leadership. “ None of us is as smart as all of us.” Ken Blanchard. Seven Types of Teams. Traditional Teams – stable over time Project Teams – formed for a specific reason
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Practicing Leadership: Principles and Applications Chapter 9: Teaming and Leadership
“None of us is as smart as all of us.” • Ken Blanchard
Seven Types of Teams • Traditional Teams – stable over time • Project Teams – formed for a specific reason • Cross-Functional Teams – have representatives from all stakeholders • Multicultural Teams – diverse group • High Performance Teams – good relationships and operate on a high level • High Performance Inclusive Teams – a deliberate use of knowledge and experience • Pseudo Teams
Advantages to Working on a Team • Enhanced performance • Resolve issues more quickly • More innovation • Increased employee satisfaction and motivation
Barriers to Effective Teamwork • Conflict • Communication issues • Dysfunctional interpersonal relationships • Group think • Social loafing
Key ingredients to High Performance Teams • Clear goals • Results-driven • Competent team members • A shared commitment • Collaboration • Standards of Excellence • External support and recognition • Principled leadership