PowerPoint Chapter 3 Mid-Level 1 - Teamwork
Teamwork
Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work
Vince Lombardi
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Top Five Attributes Employers Seek on Students’ Resumes
National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Survey Report
Skills Needed for Teamwork
To be an Effective Team Member
Do your share
Ask for help if needed
Give helpful feedback
Share praise & rewards
Strive for excellence
Make others feel important
Show respect
Belbin’s Team Roles
Stages of Team Development
Stage 1: Forming
Getting to know one another
Search for their position within the group
Test the leader's guidance
Stage 2: Storming
Most difficult stage
Energy is focused on each other instead of achieving the goal
Politeness begins to wear off and dissension occurs
Stage 3: Norming
Begin to accept the team and reconcile differences
Emotional conflict is reduced as relationships become more cooperative
Team able to concentrate more on their work
Stage 4: Performing
Accept each other's strengths and weaknesses
Members are open and trusting
Much is accomplished and team satisfaction and loyalty is high