TEAM BUILDING

Definition
} A team is a group organized to work together to accomplish a set of objectives that cannot be achieved effectively by individuals. Teams are most effective when carefully designed. } The team goals should be designed to be SMART. This is an acronym for      Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time bound

Team Building

- Snapshot

Characteristics Of a Team
 There must be an awareness of unity on the part of all its members.  There must be interpersonal relationship.  Members must have a chance to contribute, learn from and work with others.  The members must have the ability to act together toward a common goal.

Ten Characteristics Of WellFunctioning-Team

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Purpose Priorities Roles Decisions Conflict Personal Norms Effectiveness Success Training

Characteristics Of a HighPerformance Team

 Participative leadership.  Shared responsibility.  Aligned on purpose.  High communication.  Future focused.  Focused on task.  Creative talents.  Rapid response.

Guidelines For Effective Team Members

        Contribute ideas and solutions. Recognize and respect differences in others. Value the ideas and contributions of others. Listen and share information. Ask questions and get clarifications. Participate fully and keep your commitment. Be flexible and respect the partnership created by a team i.e. strive for the win-win. Have fun and care about the team and the outcomes.

5 Key Ideas To Create a Culture Of Team Building In Your Business

     Team building stars at the top. Developing a culture of team building. Team building takes commitment time and practice. Set time aside to do activities. Celebrate your staff.

Team Building Communication

 Improving out listening skills.  Valuing employees skills.  Communicating in a way that inspires.  Invite new and different ideas.  Leave ego at the door.

Team Building Problem Solving

 Listen without interrupting or offering advice.  Allow yourself not to fix anything.  Give the person the time they need to say what they want.  Even if you disagree dont become defensive.  Recognize when you feel angry or defensive.  Continue listening to the person.  Be calm and kind and set a positive example.

Techniques For Motivating a Team

1. Talk to them.. Not at them. 2. Be generous. 3. Provide the necessary tools. 4. Pick team players.

How to stop Micro Managing your Team..

 Commit to hiring the right people.  Make people accountable to each other.  Clearly and frequently articulate expectations.  Give employees decision making power.  Give them an ownership stake.

Be a Good Team Player