Transcript EffectiveGroupsandTeamwork1

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Effective Groups and
Teamwork
By: Allen Campora and Kyle Sera
BA 352
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Keys to Team Evolution
 Communication
 Commitment
to the Team
 Confidence
 Promote
a Vision
 Welcome all Input
 Group Recognition
 Promote Others
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Communication
 Key
to a Strong Group
 Deadlines
 Expectation
 Progress
 Different
Methods of Communication
 Telephone
 E-mail
 Conference
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Communication cont…
 Purpose
of Meetings
 Keep
motivated
 Keep informed
 Opportunity for questions
 Other
Methods
 Progress
reports
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Commitment and Confidence
 Positive
Reinforcement
 Reminders
of what they are doing right
 Encouragement
for Pursuing Team Goals
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Promote A Vision
 Sense
Of Direction
 Team Vision Supports Top Vision
 More Direct Than a Corporate Vision
 Specific
to team’s purpose/agenda
 Details correlate with current project(s)
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Welcome All Input
 Encourage
all Contributions
 Patchwork System
 Builds Team Confidence
 Everyone Feels Equal
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Emphasize Group Recognition
 Group
 For
Rewards
team not individuals
 Certificates
of accomplishment
 Recognition in professional societies
 Milestone marking
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Promote Others
 Contrary
to Logic
 Sharing of Knowledge and Ideas
 Golden Opportunities
 Team Benefits
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Group Development Steps
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Adjourning
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Forming
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Performing
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Storming
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Norming
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 Forming:
Group is anxious/uncertain and
leaders are distinguished.
Testing of leader’s capabilities
and a pecking order is established.
Rebellion may occur in this stage.
 Storming:
 Norming: Authority
questions are resolved
and a team spirit develops. “Group
cohesiveness” is defined.
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 Performing:
Open communication and
strong cooperation is focused on solving
task problems.
 Adjourning:
Work or project is done.
Some members may feel a sense of
“loss.” Parties, award ceremonies or
graduations may be the custom.
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