Teams

Question 1

What are some features of an effective team

Answer 1

Strong and effective leadership
Communication
Shared goals
Commitment

Question 2

Features of an effective team member

Answer 2

Organised
Hard working
Able to listen
Can communicate

Question 3

What are some team roles

Answer 3

The ideas person (creative and comes up with ideas for the team)
The organiser (plans and coordinates the teams ideas)
The motivator (drives the team forward)
The checker (monitors progress)

Question 4

Name the 4 stages

Answer 4

1= Forming. (The team will rly on the leader for guidance and may be u sure of their roles. The leader will make most of the decisions at this stage)
2= Storming. (The members are adjusting to their roles and some conflict may arise. The leader will have to take charge here, making sure everyone is focused on goals and clarifying team roles.)
3= Norming. (Team begins to agree with each other and accept the leader. Commitment forms and everyone shares the same aim and goal)
4=Performing. (The team knows its purpose and everyone has the same vision. The leader doesn’t have to participate much and delegates the workload)

Question 5

Skills of a leader

Answer 5

Strong and effective
Sets a clear vision
Creates a positive environment
Delegation skills
Communication skills
Conflict resolution

Question 6

Benefits of effective teams for the worker

Answer 6

Increased morale and motivation
Greater sense of involvement
Feel comfortable enough to take risks

Question 7

Benefits of an effective team for the business

Answer 7

Efficient use of resources
Higher productivity
Delegates responsibility to other members of staff