Teamwork Flashcards
What are the 3 main team working theories?
1 - Tuckman
2 - Meredith Belbin
3 - De Bono’s 6 hats
What is Tuckman’s teamwork theory?
Forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning
Describe ‘forming’ part of theory
Forming –> Team acts as individuals and there is lack of clarity about team’s purpose and individual roles
Describe ‘storming’ part of theory
Conflict arises as people being to establish their place in team
Describe ‘norming’ part of theory
Level of consensus and agreement. Clarity about individual roles. Role of leader is important in managing this.
Describe ‘performing’ part of theory
Group has clear strategy and shared vision. Can operate autonomously and resolve issues positively
What are De Bono’s 6 hats?
Blue, white, red, green, yellow, black
What is the blue hat?
Process –> Thinking about thinking and planning for action
What is the white hat?
Facts –> Information known about the problem
What is the red hat?
Feelings –> How does everyone feel about the current problem
What is the green hat?
Creativity –> Ideas, possible solutions
What is the yellow hat?
Benefits –> Positives, why an idea is useful
What is the black hat?
Cautions –> Difficulties, weaknesses, dangers
What are Belbin’s 9 team roles?
Plant, shaper, resource investigator, specialist, implementer, teamworker, completer finisher, coordinator
What is purpose of resource investigator?
Uses their inquisitive nature to find ideas to bring back to the team.
Explores opportunities and develops contacts