Objective 7.02 Understand team building.

What is team building? A process that enables a group to work effectively and collaboratively toward common goals. Team building success occurs when a team accomplishes more work effectively than a group of individuals working alone. Effective team building requires a team with diverse skill and personalities. Team members use strengths to accomplish goals. Team members compensate for each others weaknesses.

What are team building skills? Effective Communication Skills Team goals must be clearly understood and accepted by each team member. Communications lines must remain open and the team members kept fully informed.

What are team building skills? Collaborative Skills Team members work together to accomplish a common goal. Team members share knowledge and learning with each other. Team members build consensus within the group. Team members are cooperative.

What are team building skills? Ability to delegate responsibilities Responsibilities are divided among team members. Team members must clearly understand who is responsible for each task.

What are team building skills? Ability to build trust with team members. Team members must operate in an atmosphere of honesty and openness.

What are team building skills? Skill to empower team members; enhancing each team members’ self-confidence in their own capabilities Team members are given the authority (or power) to complete tasks Team members appreciate each other and each other’s work.

What are team building skills? Ability to give positive feedback whenever possible. Give other team members constructive criticism to make the team better and to help the team member improve.

Team Building Skills Do you have team building skills? How can you learn and practice team building skills?