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Team building. Destination Leadership September 20, 2008 Brittany Johnson. Program Objectives (1 of 2). Understand the TEAM concept Sharpen communication techniques and skills Learn techniques for building a better TEAM! Reflect on your style and role as a team leader.
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Team building Destination Leadership September 20, 2008 Brittany Johnson
Program Objectives(1 of 2) • Understand the TEAM concept • Sharpen communication techniques and skills • Learn techniques for building a better TEAM! • Reflect on your style and role as a team leader
Program Objectives(2 of 2) • Sharpen your team’s goal setting, motivation, and output/performance • Understand your team members and team dynamics • Practice, discuss, and problem solve
Team Building: Any exercise or programthat helps a group of INTERDEPENDANT peoplecreate LONG-TERM behavior change resultingin a more efficient or productive culture. The Leaders Institute
Process of Team BuildingThe 12 C’s (1 of 2) • Set Clear Expectations. Determine/clarify goal(s) of the organization. • Context: Understand the vision, mission and objectives of the org. • Commitment: Do members want to participate? • Competence: Do the members have the knowledge, skills and capability to address issues for which the team forms? • Charter: Has the member taken leadership for their assigned area? • Control: Does the team have enough freedom and empowerment to feel ownership to the organization?
Process of Team BuildingThe 12 C’s (2 of 2) • Collaboration: Does the team understand team and group process? Is conflict resolution established? • Communication: Are members clear about the priority of their tasks? Do they communicate clearly and honestly with one another? • Creative Innovation: Is the org. interested in change? Does the org. value creative thinking and new ideas? • Consequences: Do team members feel responsible and accountable for team achievements? • Coordination: Are team members working together effectively? Is planning occurring with other departments/organizations? • Cultural Change: Does the organization recognize when change occurs or when change is needed? The Leaders Institute
Characteristics of a good TEAM • High level of interdependence among members • Leaders have good people skills and is committed to team approach • Each member is willing to contribute • A relaxed climate for communication • Members develop a mutual trust • The group and individuals are prepared to take risks • Group is clear about goals and establishes targets • Member roles are defined • Members know how to examine errors without personal attacks • The group has capacity to create new ideas • Each member knows s/he can influence the agenda