Developing An EffectiveTeam
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The document outlines strategies for developing effective teams, emphasizing the importance of appropriate member selection, clear communication, and constructive conflict resolution. It stresses the need for diversity in team composition and the establishment of clear goals to enhance participation and performance. Furthermore, it highlights the role of management in prioritizing teamwork and providing necessary training to improve team dynamics.
Developing An EffectiveTeam
- 1. Presented By G.Madhuri Developing An Effective Team
- 2. Who for ? Teams with a desire to work together more effectively. Teams with members who work on different projects, but also need to support one another. Managers who work in different departments who need to support one another. New teams Teams dealing with a change of structure.
- 3. Why ? To have a better understanding of decisions To increase support and participation in implementation of plans. To increase contribution to problem solving and decision making, and To improve team performance and thereby productivity.
- 4. To Develop Effective Team Select team members wisely. Build a sense of fairness in decision making. Make working in teams a top management priority Manage conflict constructively. Resolve conflict. Overcome resistance. Stay on track .
- 5. Select team members wisely Limit size to no more than 12 to 15 members. Select members with a diversity of views. Involve stakeholders. Select creativity thinkers.
- 6. Build a sense of fairness in decision making Allow members to communicate openly and honestly. Ensure that goals are clearly defined. Build consensus Keep everyone informed. Avoid quick votes. Present all the facts.
- 7. Make working in teams a top management priority Provide ample training opportunities for employees to develop interpersonal, decision- making, and problem-solving skills. Recognize and reward individual and group performance Allow enough time for the team to develop and learn how to work together.
- 8. Manage conflict constructively Share leadership. Encourage equal participation. Discuss disagreements. Focus on the issues, not the people. Don’t let things get out of hand.
- 9. Resolving conflict Proaction Communication Openness Research Flexibility Fair play Alliance
- 10. Overcoming resistance Express understanding. Make people aware of their resistance. Evaluate others’ objections fairly. Hold your arguments until the other person is ready for them.
- 11. Stay on track Make sure everyone understands the team’s purpose. Communicate what is expected of team members. Don’t deviate from the core assignment. Develop and adhere to a schedule. Develop rules and obey norms.
- 12. Thank You