Effective Teams Flashcards
What is a team?
A team can be defined as a group of people that;
Has a shared goal or purpose.
Has a shared identity.
Depends and relies on each member.
State the team roles.
The Specialist
The Ideas Person
The Motivator
The Organiser
The Implementer
The Checker
The Finisher
The Go-Getter
The Team Player
What makes an effective team?
Team Membership - When forming a team it is very important to consider factors such as personality, interests, age and experience or potential team members.
Team Development - A group of employees who have experience of working with each other before and so know each other fairly well will develop more quickly.
Nature of the Task - Team members should believe in the task to be undertaken and what to contribute to its completion. The more involved the members feel, the more effective the team is likely to be.
Team Maintenance - It is very important that each team member identifies themselves as part of the team and is given the time and opportunity to develop as part of the team.
What types of team conflict is there?
Conflicting goals - When two team member want to go in opposite directions.
Personality Clashes - Team members who just cannot get along with each other.
Changing Expectations - Shortening deadlines or changing the targets or goals after the work has started is very likely to frustrate some team members.
Describe skills that the team leader should have.
Leadership Skills - Effective teams require a good leader. A good leader should motivate the team by setting a clear vision.
Listening Skills - All team members should be able to listen to each other’s point of views.
Communication Skills - All team members should be able to put their thoughts into words for everyone to understand.
Describe skills that the team members should have.
Listening Skills - All team members should be able to listen to each other’s point of views.
Communication Skills - All team members should be able to put their thoughts into words for everyone to understand.
What are the benefits of the team to the individuals?
Increased morale and motivation.
Shared knowledge and skills.
Risk-taking.
Sense of being valued and belonging.
What are the benefits of the team to the organisation?
Multi-skilled and flexible workforce.
Increased responsibility.
Increased productivity.
Risk-taking.
Describe the types of leadership.
Autocratic - the leader makes all decisions without the input of other employees.
Democratic - The leader takes input from the employees to come up with a final decision.
Laissez-faire - This is when the leader keys there be multiple co-leaders meaning the employees can come up with the decisions themselves.
