Work As a

Team Member
Module III
Working As a Team

What is a team?
A team comprises a group of people
linked in a common purpose
 Why Teams?
 Studies have proven that employees working in
teams:
Practice better
Are more communication and
productive interpersonal skills

Provide better Produce

service inside and higher- Are happier
outside the quality work employees
organization
Teamwork
learn effectively develops your
from each other interpersonal
skills
Teams VS Groups
 EFFECTIVE TEAMS
 The features of an effective team
include:
combined group effort of all members
clear goals
group members focused on learning
mutual trust and support
open communication
democratic processes
 Making the most of your team
 There are many advantages of working collaboratively with
other students. To make the most of your experience as a team
member, remember to:
• Become active
• Share
• Learn to work cooperatively
• Respect your fellow team members
• Use your time productively and effectively
• Expect success
• Meet with your group members regularly.
• Ask your tutor for frequent feedback
• Maintain a sense of humor
• Hang in there
 Task Oriented vs.
Team Oriented
 Task Oriented
• Focused on the outcome or finished product
of the team
 Team Oriented
• Focused on the development and
improvement of team communication and
image
 Group Development
 There is strong evidence that groups pass through
a sequence of five stages of development. These
are sometimes defined as:
Forming, or coming together
Storming, or conflict
Norming, or working out the rules
Performing, or getting the job done
Mourning, or breaking up.
 Roles in Groups
 Individuals within a team all have unique skills
and strengths
 There are four main types of roles:
Task roles
Functional roles
Maintenance roles
Dysfunctional roles
 Ten Qualities of an Effective Team
Player
1) Demonstrates reliability
2) Communicates constructively
3) Listens actively
4) Functions as an active participant
5) Shares openly and willingly
6) Cooperates and pitches in to help
7) Exhibits flexibility
8) Shows commitment to the team
9) Works as a problem-solver
10) Treats others in a respectful and supportive
manner
Practice Occupational
Health & Safety
Procedures
Module II
 Common computer
related syndromes
 Eye Strain
 Neck and Back Pain
 Depression
 Electromagnetic Radiation
 Cumulative Trauma Disorders -

pain or stiffness in the fingers, hands,

wrists, forearms, elbows or sho
 What You Can Do
 The right workstation setup and
equipment can help reduce the risk of
injury and fatigue, but the other half
of the equation is the user.
 What You Can Do
 The workstation
Ideally, the worker should be able to sit with
feet on the floor (or a footrest), thighs parallel
to the floor, back resting against the chair back
in a slight backward lean, head and neck
upright, elbows comfortably against the sides
of the body, and wrists and forearms parallel to
the floor.
 What You Can Do
Workstation Work Risk Factors
 In an office environment where employees use computer
workstations, there are four primary risk factors that can
lead to the development of Cumulative Trauma Disorders:
• posture - holding a fixed or awkward work posture
• force - using forceful hand exertions
• repetition - performing the same pattern of motions
• insufficient rest - not allowing the body time to
recover
 What You Can Do
 Keyboard: The computer keyboard should be placed at
approximately elbow height with the surface at a comfortable
angle. The hands and wrists should be held in a neutral position
when typing: the wrists should be straight and not be bent upward,
downward or sideways
 Mouse: The mouse should be placed in an easy reach zone so
that the shoulders and upper arms can be relaxed and close to
the body while operating the mouse. Keep the wrist and hand in
a neutral position, never bent.
 Monitor: The computer monitor should be positioned so that
the worker does not have to bend the neck up or down or twist
the neck sideways to view the screen.
 Work Habits
1) Use proper posture to reduce stress on the muscles,
bones and tendons.
2) Use as little force as possible - avoid pounding the keys
on the keyboard or holding the mouse or pens and
pencils in a death grip.
3) Use a telephone headset or a shoulder rest on the
telephone receiver to avoid bending the neck and raising
the shoulder to hold the phone.
4) Keep the shoulders and arms relaxed while typing. Keep
your whole body as relaxed as possible.
 Work Habits
4) Breathe regularly and deeply. This can help
keep you relaxed and alert.
5) Alternate non-computer jobs with computer
jobs to keep your work routine varied and give
yourself a break from computer use.
6) Try to relax mentally. Stress can make your
body tense and your work less efficient.
7) Use your eyes properly: blink, see more than
the computer screen, and look into the distance
frequently
 Exercise 1.0
 Have you been a team member? Or a team
leader?
 If YES, cite a situation wherein team
members encountered conflict within the
group. Analyze the cause and explain.
 If NOT, answer the question: what do you
think is the most important thing to consider
to attain success of a team?