SSA FEB 2025 Flashcards
What are some problems experienced in teams?
Lack of common aim may result in lack of focus for the group.
People have different ideas on how they want things done.
Sometimes the good does not have the correct skills for all the tasks.
If there is no specific leader, it could lead to multiple people trying to take charge.
How do we solve problems experienced in teams?
It is a cent sure that potential team members are trying to work together effectively :this in tales:
Learning how to analyse and classify types of teams.
Learning about the different team roles that are essential for effective working.
Understanding team dynamics.
Learning how to manage conflict in teams.
What is an in formal team?
Informal teams or groups of people gravitate towards each other due to common interest or shared goals
What Are the advantages of belonging to a informal team?
Sense of identity.
Friendship and support.
Opportunity to discuss any interest or hobby with like-minded people.
What is a formal team?
Formal teams are normally created by management to work towards achieving the goals of the organisation.
what outcomes can be created in a business
Producing specific aspects of work,
developing new ideas.
Managing a process.
Resolving conflict or doing problem-solving.
What are the benefits of working through teams to achieve these goals?
Increased motivation.
Productivity.
Decreased costs.
Improved decision-making.
Less duplication of efforts.
What are the aspects that need to be considered when allocating roles?
The aim of the team
The size of the team
The expected life span of the team
The strength and weaknesses of each member
The available resources
Accountability
What is the initiator?
Person who gets everything going, who leads the group
Who is the investigator?
The person who will volunteer to do the research, find contacts or follow up on leads regarding resources.
Who is the administrator?
This the person who will do the paperwork.
Who is the motivator?
This is the caring person who gets everyone excited about the project and encourages them when things are not going to plan.
Who is the coordinator?
This is the person who will ensure that resources are allocated and properly used.
Who is the activator?
Most team members get involved and actively participate
Who is leader?
Primary focus is to do decision making and crisis management
What does the team process refer to?
The different steps a team goes through from start to finish.
What is forming?
Unrelated members are either allocated , or spontaneously come together to form a team.
What is storming?
The most valotile stage. The team members are finding their roles as well as resting those of fellow members. Ideas, discussion, disagreements and dissension.
What is norming?
Calming after the storm, when the team starts to gel and begins to work towards a common goal. Team briefing will occur.
What is performing?
The actual work is done. Members may move off to complete their allocation task. This stage is potentially the longest lasting of all
What is Adjourning?
When the task is complete, or realisation is reached that it will not be successful. If unsuccessful a process of mourning may occur.
What does team dynamics refer to?
Team dynamics refer to how well a team works together. Constant push and pull.
What are some problems that arise during team dynamics?
Lack of communication
Lack of strong leadership
Personality differences and underlying tensions.
What is a fundamental building block in creating a successful team dynamics?
Attitude
What is team briefing?
Give directions and focus to the team
Be short and to the point
Be motivational
What is synergy?
The process of optimal corporation where the team together achieves more than the individuals could on their own. Best summarized as synchronized energy.
What is the two was a problem of a weak link in the team can arise?
A team is constituted without the necessary skills
A team member does not pull their weight, is absent or lets the team down.
What is a general theory?
Bel in theory and group consensus are easy to apply and have a “DIY” approach.
