8 Team Management Flashcards
Define teamwork
A group of people working in collaboration or by cooperation towards a common goal
Name the 6 models of team development
-Belbin
-Margerison McCann
-Myers-Briggs
-Hackman
-Tuckman
-Katzenach and Smith
What does Belbin’s model show?
-Number of roles optimal for an effective team
-Individuals have comfortable roles
-Leader to understand strengths of individuals to develop the team
What does Margerison McCann’s model show?
-Similar to Belbin - understand preferred roles in the team
-How individuals relate to others, make decisions etc.
-Leader to understand these aspects to select the correct mix of complementary skills
What does the Myers-Briggs model show?
-Recognises how individuals perceive situations and communication preferences to influence reaction
-Team members more integrated into project so values align and performance improves
What does the Hackman model state?
5 conditions need to be implemented and maintained for the team to be effective:
-Be a real team
-Clear direction of work
-Structure must support teamworking
-Supportive organisation
-Available coaching within the team
What 2 things does the Tuckman model state?
-Project team may take time to mature into a performing team
-Leader should facilitate progression through the stages of team development
What 3 things does the Katzenbach and Smith model state?
-Better team = better performance
-Leader can support by developing the level of commitment, accountability and skills in the team
-Team members need to be clear on specific goals, right mix of skills and clear accountabilities
What are Belbin’s stages of team development?
-Forming
-Storming
-Norming
-Performing
Give 3 characteristics of effective teams
-Roles and responsibilities aligned to skill and experience
-Honest communication builds trust - leader to provide platform for discussions
-Common goal and sense of community
Give 4 benefits of effective teamwork
-Sense of belonging and accomplishment = improved motivation
-Overcome challenges via good problem solving
-Increased team member confidence - try new things and be innovative
-Increased productivity by sharing workload
Give 4 reasons why different leadership approaches are needed to support virtual and hybrid teams
-Enable trust and avoid conflict (e.g. regular team meetings)
-Overcome cultural differences (e.g. build project team identity)
-Overcome communication challenges (e.g. acknowledge time zone differences)
-Facilitate contribution of all team members (e.g. encourage equal participation)
Give 4 roles in Belbin’s model
-Shaper
-Implementer
-Completer/finisher
-Team worker
What are the standardised stages of team development?
-Creation
-Development
-Maintenance
-Leadership
