Week 3

Question 1

What is paramount to a good team structure?

Answer 1

A common interest or goal (either fluid of fixed)

Question 2

What is critical to the successful functioning of a library?

Answer 2

A good team

Question 3

What are some characteristics of an effective team?

Answer 3

shared goal/persepctive, good communication, listening & inclusivity, all members understand to objectives of team, adaptability/flexibility, and support from a broader organization.

Question 4

What are the 4 phases of team development?

Answer 4

forming, storming, norming, performing.

Question 5

Teams should be made up of people who share what?

Answer 5

complimentary skills, rather than identical skills.

Question 6

What are 5 factors that influence teams?

Answer 6

environmental influences, goals, roles, processes and relationships.

Question 7

5 reasons teams fail:

Answer 7

lack of respect, selfishness, politics, blame, decision-making dilemmas.

Question 8

Good objectives in teams are what?

Answer 8

SMART. (smart, measurable, achievable, relevant and time bound). Also, SWOT.

Question 9

What is the key to a less hectic work life?

Answer 9

Organize, plan and control your time.

Question 10

As a manager, what are you responsible for?

Answer 10

setting goals & objectives, organizing the work of others, planning the day, making and meeting deadlines, plan for change, time management, and project management.