Team Building Flashcards
Group of individuals who work together to achieve a common goal or objective where they share a sense of purpose and rely on each other.
Team
People need to work together toward the common goal in a coordinated and cooperative way.
Team building
Six importance of team building
Task achievement
Quality of decisions
Accuracy of decisions
Risk taking
Motivation
Speed of learning
A cohesive team can break down complex tasks into manageable parts which leads to efficient task completion..
Task achievement
Diverse perspectives and collaborative problem solving which was fostered by team building and results in higher quality decisions.
Quality of decisions
Team members can cross check each other’s work which reduces errors and increases accuracy.
Accuracy of decisions
A strong team culture encourages innovation and risk taking.
Risk taking
Team building activities boost morale.
Motivation
Collaborative learning environments accelerate skill acquisition and knowledge sharing.
Speed of learning
What are the five team building goals?
Clarification of mission and vision
Establishment of roles and responsibilities
Faster startup for new teams or leaders
Mechanisms for resolving conflict
Appreciation of differences in work styles
What are the two types of social groups?
Primary and secondary groups
Close and personal relationships such as family and friends.
Primary group
Larger and task focused such as work teams and clubs.
Secondary group
What are the 11 team building roles?
Self-managed teams
Customer-focused
Quality control
Self-sufficient
Strategic alignment
Decision-making authority
Problem solving skills
Safety-conscious
Recruitment and selection
Flexible staffing
Process improvement
Responsible for a specific part of the process and can make decisions within their scope.
Self-managed teams
Understands the needs and expectations of both internal and external customers.
Customer-focused
Responsible for maintaining quality standards.
Quality control
Capable of handling routine maintenance without the need for external support.
Self-sufficient
Understand how their work contributes to the overall company goals and mission.
Strategic alignment
Have the power to make decisions that impact their worth.
Decision-making authority
Equipped with the tools and techniques to identify and solve problems effectively.
Problem solving skills
Prioritize safety and take steps to prevent accidents and injuries.
Safety conscious
Participate in the hiring process.
Recruitment and selection
Have the flexibility to adjust staffing levels to meet changing demands and cover absences.
Flexible staffing
