Teambuilding

Overview Four stages of group growth Groups versus teams Characteristics of effective teams Principles of effective teams

Stages Of Group Growth FORMING STORMING NORMING PERFORMING 2 2 2

Forming Feelings Excitement Anticipation Optimism

Forming Behaviors Identifying the task Deciding what is acceptable group behavior and how to handle group conflict Abstract discussions No clear focus on task or problem Complaints

Storming Feelings Resistance Individual group members Members’ personalities Chance for success

Storming Behaviors Arguing among members Bid for power, choosing sides Tension, lack of unity Establishing unobtainable goals

Norming Feelings Constructive criticism Acceptance into the group Relief the group is headed in the right direction

Norming Behaviors Personal discussions Common goals Cohesion Realistic group parameters

Performing Feelings Insightfulness towards others Satisfaction towards the group’s progress

Performing Behaviors Constructive self-change Conflict management Teamwork

Groups vs Teams Teams have: Stronger sense of identification Common goals or task Task interdependence More differentiated and specialized roles between team members

Characteristics of Effective Teams Defined mission, task, objective, or function Cooperation and communication Interdependence

Principles of Effective Teams Trust and confidence Delegation/Empowerment Cooperation Participation Respect for the individual Clearly defined roles Communication Dedication/Commitment Clarity of team goals Loyalty

Communication Clear communication Reflection of how well we pass information Speak with clarity and directness Be Concise Listen actively Avoid interrupting

Clarity in team goals Everyone understands purpose and goals No confusion or disagreement

Summary Four stages of group growth Group growth behaviors Groups versus teams Characteristics of effective teams Principles of effective teams

NASA Exercise: Lost on the Moon Your spaceship has crash-landed on the dark side of the moon and you are scheduled to rendezvous with the mother ship, which is 200 miles away on the lighted side of the moon. The crash has ruined the ship and destroyed nearly all the equipment. Your crew’s survival depends on reaching the mother ship, so you must choose the most critical items available to take on the 200 mile trip.

NASA Exercise: Lost on the Moon _____ Box of matches _____ Food Concentrate _____ Fifty feet of nylon rope _____ Parachute silk _____ Solar-powered portable heating unit _____ Two .45 caliber pistols _____ One case of dehydrated milk _____ Two 100-pound tanks of oxygen _____ Stellar map _____ Self-inflating life raft _____ Magnetic compass _____ Five gallons of water _____ Signal flares _____ First-aid kit with hypodermic syringes _____ Solar-powered FM transmitter/receiver Your task is to rank-order the 15 items in the order of their importance for your survival. Place a “1” beside the most important item, a “2” beside the second most import item, and so on until you have ranked all 15 items.