Teams Flashcards
What is the definition of Teamworking?
A group of people who have formed to achieve a common goal
What are features of effective teams?
Team composition - Having a good mix of skills and personalities e.g. different ages and abilities + Allows for sharing knowledge and skills | Size of team - If the team is too big then it slows down the work rate and sub groups form + A team that is too small might not generate enough ideas (Belbin states 4-6 ideal size) | Team development - How quickly the team gel together + Teams that have worked together before will be able to get on to tasks quicker + The longer the team is together the more effective it is likely to be | Task clarity - The task given must be clear so that the team can complete it efficiently + Team members have clearly defined roles | Shared goals - All team members must be working towards the same targets | Communication - Encouraged to suggest ideas and opinions and are prepared to compromise | Environment - Must have a positive and productive environment and a good attitude to taking risks | Nature of task - how challenging or structured the task is eg if the team believe in it | Good leadership - An effective leader who can motivate and coordinate the team and minimise conflict
What is an effective leader?
Clear vision | involve team in decisions | solve problems | support team members | listen to ideas | delegate tasks effectively
What are benefits of good team leadership?
Team members will feel more motivated and have job satisfaction leading to better productivity | Good communication and delegated roles leads to better decision making | Keeps team on track to achieve targets and meet deadlines
What are the team formation/belbins roles?
Ideas person TO solve problems and bring out creativity | Motivator TO drive the team forward | Organiser TO plan and coordinate activities | Implementer TO turn ideas into actions | Checker TO monitor tasks are carried out correctly | Finisher TO ensure tasks are completed on time | Team player TO bring group together and minimise conflict
What is the forming stage in team development?
Team members are introduced and unsure of individual roles and responsibilities | The team leader will direct and make most decisions at this stage
What is the storming stage in team development?
Members adjust and compete for roles | Could be some disputes and power struggles - strong leadership is required
What is the norming stage in team development?
Members start to work together and for each other being more supportive | Conflicts are resolved and decisions are made as a team
What is the performing stage in team development?
Team is settled and has a shared vision | The team is able to work towards achieving their goal
What are skills/qualities of a team member or leader?
Motivational - To other members of the team to encourage them to meet targets | Supportive - To other members to build up trust within the team and reduce stress | Conflict resolution - Be able to put disputes aside and minimise conflicts | Willing to learn - Willing to take on development and additional responsibilities and learn from one another | Listening - Considering other people’s views and ideas | Communication - Verbally and in writing so that team members will understand role/what is expected
What are benefits of effective teams to the employee?
Increased motivation and job satisfaction | Feeling involved | Promotional prospects | Increased skill set - learning from others
What are benefits of effective teams to the organisation?
More ideas generated | Multi skilled workers | Increased productivity | More risks taken
