1.2 Effective Teams

Question 1

What are the Characteristics of an Effective Team?

Answer 1

Team Composition 
Team Development
Nature of the Task 
Team Maintenance 
Leadership

Question 2

What are some benefits of Good Leadership?

Answer 2

• All team members will feel more motivated and gain more job satisfaction
• Good relationship within the team making it more productive
• Good use of delegation making employees more motivated
• Improved communication leading to better decision making
• Keeping the team on track so that they meet their targets
• Everyone knows what the team has to do and also their individual roles
• Good leadership encourages team members to support each other
• Better career prospects because individual has developed due to good leadership
• Good leadership can lead to a successful organisation

Question 3

Skills of Team Members

Answer 3

Leadership skills
Communication skills
Listening skills

Question 4

What are the team roles according to Belbin?

Answer 4

The Team Player
The Go-getter
The Finisher
The Checker
The Implementer
The Specialist
The Motivator
The Ideas Person 
The Organiser

Question 5

What are some benefits of Teams to Individuals?

Answer 5

Increased morale and motivation
Risk-taking
Sense of being valued and belonging
Shared knowledge and skills

Question 6

What are some benefits of Teams to the Organisation

Answer 6

Risk-taking
Higher productivity
Responsibility
Multi-skilling