Team.ppt

Defining the Team context  Why is Teamwork such a hot topic today?  Is Teamwork just a buzzword?  Cultural Influence on Teamwork 

What makes a Good Team?  Why do Teams fail?  When to form a Team?  Golden points to Effective Team 

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What is the purpose? Does team formation is essential? How is it evaluated? What are the resources? How long do we have? What are the benefits?

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Who will lead? Who will facilitate? Who will coordinate? Who will keep records? Who will interface? Who will advocate?

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How often, how long, and when will we meet? What level of commitment is expected? How are decisions made? How are tasks assigned? How are results evaluated? How are conflicts resolved?

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Why (not) hold a meeting? Who attends? How is the meeting planned? Taking minutes What is discussed? When is it over? Meeting evaluation

“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” -Henry Ford “None of us is as smart as all of us.” - Ken Blanchard “Individual commitment to a group effort-that is what makes a team work, a company work, society work, a civilization work.”-Vince Lombardi

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& technology are complex Require interdisciplinary knowledge Advantages in diversity One vision, many hands Shared responsibility Timing is essential Reduced costs Reduces conflict AM S

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Quality of result improved Increases employee involvement Reduces absenteeism Enhances creativity and innovation Creates better adaptability Flexibility in the organization

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Teamwork is just a fad Flavor of today Most employees are simply interested in protecting their own turf

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A specific objective Requires coordinate efforts of different people with different skills Organizational structure and culture Adequate time for needed training, deliberation, and discussions Knowledge and use of various problemsolving and decision making techniques

Asian backgrounds

Impact on meetings

What to do

High respect for authority

-People hesitate to offer ideas -Depresses innovation

Emphasize the importance of participation

Fear of shame or loss of face

less willing to take risks

-Why intelligent risks are important -Encourage a sense that “we are all in this together.”

Contextual more than direct forms of communication

harder to “read” contextual cues

Develop a trusting relationship

Problem solving that is less linear and analytical in approach

U.S. people go straight for the solution

Recognize and value different ways of thinking

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Keep attention focused on real issues Encourage inputs & participation from all Breakdown competitive activity - referee Encourage positive attitudes Avoid compromise Pace the meeting

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Knowledgeable people Between 6 and 10 members A clear, documented purpose An open, pleasant environment Well planned and structured meetings The support of superiors

Teams fail; 

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When they are not given authority When they do not understand how to use their combined abilities Because of vested interests When they do not understand team working

Clear Goal  Relevant Skills  Mutual Trust  Unified Commitment  Good Communication  Negotiation skills  Appropriate leadership  Internal and external support 