8 Team empowerment & leadership Flashcards
Team leadership
Definitions
- Team (2)
- Taskwork vs. Teamwork
Team:
- Two or more individuals who socially interact,
have common goals, - perform tasks interdependently,
have different roles, and are part of an organizational system
Taskwork vs. Teamwork:
- Taskwork is what a team does,
- teamwork is how they do it
(coordination, communication, etc.).
Team Types are based on ..?
- give some examples
Based on level of task interdependence / geg. Abhängigkeit
(pooled, sequential, reciprocal, intensive)
Examples:
- Stable teams,
- project teams,
- self-regulating teams,
- virtual teams,
- ad hoc teams,
- extreme teams,
- multiteam systems,
- human-AI teams
Advantages of Teams (~4)
- Shared idea development,
- error detection,
- support,
- learning,
- workload sharing,
- social belonging.
Disadvantages of Teams (~3)
- Conflict,
- conformity,
- groupthink (Mehrheitsmeinungen)
- social loafing (less effort),
- devaluation of outgroups (social identity).
Group Phenomena (3)
⛑️🟰🛗
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Bystander effect
diffusion of responsibility reduces helping behavior in groups. -
Conformity
Tendency to align with majority opinion. -
Groupthink
Flawed decision-making due to high cohesion, isolation, directive leadership.
Improving Team Performance (3)
🤍🔄🫵
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Psychological safety
Feeling able to speak up without punishment. -
Team debriefing
(Feedback-Loops)
Regularly analyzing what went well/poorly to improve. -
Inclusive leadership
Inviting input and appreciating contributions.
Human-AI Teams (3)
Consist of humans and AI system(s)
collaborating interdependently on common goals.
- Transactive memory
(knowing who knows what) and -
speaking up behaviors,
enhance effectiveness.
When is a team the most virtual? (3)
not clear
High Geographic Dispersion
- Members in different regions/countries.
Extensive Use of Virtual Tools
- Heavy reliance on digital communication.
Cultural and Temporal Dispersion
- Diverse cultures and time zones.
Transformational vs. Transactional Leadership
- Focus
- Motivation
- Follower Development
- Problem Approach
Focus
- Change and innovation (effektiv) vs.
- Maintaining status quo (efficiency)
Motivation
- Inspiration and vision vs.
- Rewards and punishments
Follower Development
- Personal growth and mentoring vs.
- Performance and task completion
Problem Approach
- Creative and proactive vs.
- Adherence to processes and reactive
Internal vs. External Functions of Leadership (2x3)
Internal Functions
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Motivating and Inspiring
Recognizing achievements to boost morale. -
Team Building
Organizing retreats to strengthen relationships. -
Conflict Resolution
Mediating disputes to maintain harmony.
External Functions
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Networking and Alliances
Establishing partnerships for collaboration. -
Representing the Organization
Promoting the organization at conferences. -
Scanning the Environment
Monitoring industry trends for strategic decisions.
Individual vs. Team Work
Individual Work (common TEC)
- Specialized tasks
- Quick decision-making
- Flexible schedule
- Autonomy and control
- Increased efficiency
- Personal preference
Team Work (others Agile)
- Diverse perspectives
- Collaborative learning
- Enhanced motivation
- Synergy and innovation
- Risk mitigation
Surface-Level vs. Deep-Level Diversity (3)
Definition
- Visible and easily observable attributes. vs.
- Less visible, non-observable attributes.
Examples
- Race, gender, age, physical disabilities. vs.
- Values, personality, attitudes, skills.
Impact
- Influences initial vs.
- Affects long-term interactions, teamwork, and relationships.
Psychological phenomenon
Bystander effect
- Definition
- Key Factors
A social psychological theory
that states individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim
when other people are present.
Key Factors:
- diffusion of responsibility
- Number of bystanders,
- ambiguity (Vielfalt),
- group cohesiveness (Zusammenhalt),
Give four possibilities for a leader to improve virtual teamwork. (4)
CLCP
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Clarify
roles and expectations -
Leverage
“swift trust” (Pro-actively maintain trust over time.)
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Communicate
frequently and make it personal -
Promote
“virtual watercoolers” (non-work conversations)
How can a team leader foster psychological safety? (4)
🤍🛠🫵🔄
- Make Psychological Safety a Priority
and Encourage Open Communication - Handle Mistakes Constructively
and Promote Inclusivity and Diversity - Provide Autonomy and Empowerment
and recognise / celebrate Successes and Efforts - Foster Continuous Learning
and Monitor and Adapt (feedback loop)
