LO 3 :Discuss the importance and

dynamics of working within a team and

the impact of team working in different
environments
WHAT IS A TEAM ?
A group of people with different skills and
different tasks, who work together on a
common project, service, or goal, with a
mutual support.

E.g. Business, charitable fund raiser, Sports

Fiesta, Business Organization & Etc…
WHAT IS A GROUP ?
Any number of people who interact with
each other, are psychologically aware of
one another and perceive themselves to
be a group
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TEAM & GROUP
BASIC FOR COMPARISON GROUP TEAM
Meaning A collection of individuals A group of persons having
who work together in collective identity joined
completing a task together, to accomplish a
goal
Leadership Only one leader More than one
Process Discuss, Decide and Discuss, Decide and Do
Delegate
Focus on Accomplishing individual Accomplishing team goals.
goals.
Accountability Individually Either individually or
mutually
Leadership Unstructured Structured
 CHARACTERISTICS OF A SUCCESSFUL
TEAM
• Sets goals as a group
• Coming to meetings prepared.
• Providing contributions on time.
• Individual team members have goals that match
the overall team goals
• Sets timelines for objectives
• Has a leader who generates motivates
• Has members with clear roles and
responsibilities
• Not criticizing teammates when they are not
present.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A SUCCESSFUL
TEAM
• Communicates openly
• Makes group decisions after
discussion
• Manages conflict positively
• Appreciates individual
differences
• Taking risks
• Has balance between task and
team-related roles
 BE AN EFFECTIVE GROUP MEMBER

• Be encouraging
• Listen to others
• Help Others
• Build on other’s ideas
• Include everyone
• Indicate when you agree/disagree
• Offer information/make suggestions
• Be aware of body language
Getting to know each other – Exercise 1
Introduce of your self next to you
With an Adjective
GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER –
EXERCISE 2
Divide group & let them to introduce of each their
group members with an Adjective
Please Write the answer for below questions ?

1. WHY ARE WE WORKING IN GROUPS TO ACHIEVE THE

TASK?
2. WHY IS TEAM WORKING IMPORTANT?
GO TO NEXT SLIDE AND WATCH THE VIDEO BEFORE WRITE
THE ANSWERS
IMPORTANCE OF TEAM BUILDING
POWER OF A TEAMWORK
 SO WHY ARE WE WORKING IN GROUPS TO
ACHIEVE THE TASK? ANSWERS
• Learn from those with different
backgrounds
• Discuss & build on ideas to come up with
better, more creative solutions
• Develop skills in cooperation, compromise,
delegation, time management, etc.
• Have fun!!!!!!!! Make new friends.
WHY IS TEAM WORKING
IMPORTANT? ANSWERS
• Some modules use team working for
assessment
• It broadens the learning experience &
helps skill development
• Effective team working is an essential
business skill which our research shows
is much valued by prospective
employers
IN CLASS EXERCISE.(30 MINUTES)
• Talk to the person next to you and
discuss the question below.
• What problems do you think you
may encounter during team work??
• Capture your thoughts by taking
notes and prepare to feedback to
tutor.
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS WITH TEAM WORKING?

• Lack of fair sharing of the workload

• You might not like everyone in your team
• Disagreements
• You might feel that your ideas are foolish
• Submissiveness of team members
• Attitude
THERE ARE NO EASY SOLUTIONS, BUT
• Look for negotiations to settle disagreements,
or get another group member to arbitrate
• Be bold and express your ideas sometimes
the most “crazy” idea is the best!
• Be respectful of others and let them have
their say
• Remember to try to balance the task,
individual and group needs
 THREE NEEDS TEAMS FOR EFFECTIVE TEAMS

1. The need to achieve a common task

2. The need for group unity
3. The needs the individual brings to the
situation
• The three aspects need to be held
together through leadership!!!!!
 WHAT MAKES AN EFFECTIVE TEAM?

• Shared aims
• Commitment
• Acceptance of group values
• Trust
• Participation
• Sharing
• Solve conflict
• Productive
GROUP DEVELOPMENT
UNSUCCESSFUL TEAM CHARACTERISTICS
• Wastes time trying to persuade other team members
of own view
• Has difficulties in making decisions
• Focuses on individual interests and ignores team
goals
• Lack of leadership or poor leadership
• Unclear team roles
• Lacks motivation
• Lacks clear goals or has conflicting goals
• Poor communication
End of Lecture move to activities.
Any Questions ??
Group Activity
Possible problems within the team working?
What makes an effective team?
Explain the good quality of a Team Leader ?
Research and explain on Group Development stages ?
ACTIVITIES
1. Complete a team building activity that demonstrates the importance of working together and
supporting team members. Student will do a design activity as a team based according to the
lecturer given topic
2. student to present in the class room to tutor the team activity completed in the session 13. It should
be included following
• Group functions, how the team discuss task, maintenance and self-interest behaviors.
Responsibility sharing, meeting the deadlines, cooperation, problems faced, lesson learnt.
3. self-assessment on Belbin team roles and evaluate whether team members were played the roles-
based Belbin roles. Team Discussion on roles of members based on Belbin.
REVISION
LO 03 Revision and Assessment discussion workshop, facilitator:
Lecturer /Tutor
Thank you …