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The Power of Teams

• Success comes from People & their skills
Role and Responsibilities of -to solve problems, make decisions, solutions
Individual Team Members • Create environment for success
-ability to keep up with change
-learn the organization
-learn ability to collaborate

What is a Team?
Belbin Team Roles
The Power of Teams:
Teams outperform individuals when: • Helps balance types of team roles
• The task is complex
• Creativity is needed • Action-oriented
• The path forward is unclear
• More efficient use of resources is required
• People-oriented
• Fast learning is necessary • Problem solving
• High commitment is desirable
• Cooperation is essential to implementation
• Members have a stake in the outcome
• The task or process involved is cross-functional
• No individual has sufficient knowledge to solve the problem

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4. Clear Communication, cont. Communication Spectrum

• Ideally, Team Members should
– Speak clearly and directly
E-mail Memo/Letter Phone Video 1-many 1-few 1-1
– Be succinct; avoid long examples
– Listen actively
– Avoid interrupting when others are speaking
– Share information on many levels Awareness Action

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TEAM ROLES: Team Member DURING THE PROJECT: The Team Members

• Makes team work a priority • Effectively participate in team meetings

• Contributes fully with knowledge • Help with administrative tasks
• Listens to others, open to ideas • Complete assignments between meetings
• Assists leader with meetings, discussions
• Communicate progress to colleagues
• Carries out assignments by next meeting
• Make recommendations for change
• Communicates with others effectively
• Participate in review meetings
• Recognizes may be implementing results as a
member of the larger organization