Transcript PPT Team Development Theories

The aim of this activity:By the end of the presentation you will be
able to:► Define the meaning of a team.
►Explain team development theories
developed by Belbin, Tuckman & Honey.
►Compare and discuss the theories by
referring to your experiences.
The information here contributes to what is needed to
complete Assignment 4, Success 7 and Merit 5.
The aim of the assignment is for you to write a formal letter
to the Head of the Brecon Beacon Centre to express your
appreciation of your experience.
Part of the letter should refer to teamwork theories as well as
explaining how your experiences correspond to these
theories.
A team is defined as:‘a group of people working together to realize
a specific aim’.
There is a great deal of difference between a
group of people and a team – i.e. a
purposeful objective.
The concept of team development theories is
not new.
The theories allow an effective framework to
create and evaluate individual contribution to
a team’s development and performance.
According to Belbin’s theory there are 9
team attitudes that are of key importance to
success.
CLASS TASK:
Share Belbin’s work on the 9 attitudes
amongst the class.
Each group is to be responsible for
researching and writing notes on the
attitudes they have received.
When the groups have finished, the notes
are shared to complete the jigsaw.
Information is available on
the web site :www.belbin.com
Peter Honey has built on Belbin’s work.
He has developed Belbi’n theory and has
presented his own 5 layered framework.
Leader – Challenger – Worker – Thinker
– Helper
Leader
Ensures guidance and clear aims for the team.
Ensures that every individual remains focused on the task,
has a specific role and is eager to succeed.
Challenger
A person who questions effectiveness and pushes for
improvement and better results.
Worker
A person who is willing to roll up his sleeves and work hard
for the sake of the others.
Thinker
This person considers each aspect carefully. He takes a
step back to analyse each aspect of the work in order to
improve it.
Helper
This person reconciles tension between individuals in the
team. The aim is to achieve satisfaction and a happy
team.
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Forming
During stage 1 the team is completely dependant on the
leadership of the leader. Clear and specific aims are formed.
Clear guidance is needed.
Storming
Everyone tries to establish their role as part of the team and
so there is opportunity to challenge other members and the
aims that have been set. Conciliation will be needed as
different people challenge for supremacy and the best method
of leading.
Norming
Recognising challenges and agreeing are the main
characteristics of this stage. It is an important factor in the
development – without agreement a team will not achieve its
potential. Team spirit and respect develops.
Performing
By this stage the team is performing at its best. Everyone is
in agreement, every member is happy and understands
his/her sole and what needs to be done. By now the team is
working together well and supporting each other in a
challenging environment.