Teams and Ethics Flashcards
Definition of a team
A small number of people with complementary skills committed to a common purpose, specific performance goals, a common working approach, and mutual accountability
What are the aspects of a team?
Strengths and Weaknesses of Working in Teams Attributes of an Effective Team Obstacles to be Aware of When on a Team Setting Ground Rules for Your Team Roles Within a Team Getting a Team Started
What are the strengths of a team?
Diversity of thought, styles, skills
More people adds to knowledge base
Focus of group
What are the weakness of a team?
Potential for conflict may derail efforts
Diffusion of responsibility
Lack of commitment from all may impede results
Individual dominance
What are attributes of an effective team?
Clear sense of purpose Investing time up front clarifying responsibilities and process Multiple skills/experience Focus on group dynamics Able to deal with conflict Effective leadership Balanced participation from all Able to brainstorm Reviews own performance Gives members’ feedback
What are things to avoid/ monitoring a team?
Poor sense of purpose/focus Infighting Shirking responsibilities Diminished trust among members Dominant personalities and silent members Missing skills Lack of external support
What are roles in a team?
Facilitator, Liaison, Team leader, Scribe/recorder
What does a scribe/recorder do?
Records meeting notes, roles, deliverables, communicates to members
What does the Liaison do?
Manages interface with instructor, othe groups, others external to team
What does the Team Leader do?
Chairs meetings, manages and coordinates activities
What does the Facilitator do?
focuses on process, timekeeper, maintains balance, fosters adherence to ground rules
What are some ground rules that should be set for a team?
Attend all meetings Participate actively Stay focused Deliver agreed upon responsibilities Timeliness of deliverables Quality individual and group results Give constructive/honest feedback
Where should you go for support on an ethical dilemma
Code of Conduct Employee Guides Human Resources Compliance Department Anonymous hotline Ombuds person
What are three things to try to remember when making an ethical decision?
- “Do the Right thing”
- Don’t be the only one who knows
- Picture it as a headline in the NY Times
What is the decision making model
What is Legal
What is Practical
What is moral
Synthezise
