1

2 Effective Groups and Teamwork By: Allen Campora and Kyle Sera BA 352

3 Keys to Team Evolution  Communication  Commitment to the Team  Confidence  Promote a Vision  Welcome all Input  Group Recognition  Promote Others

4 Communication  Key to a Strong Group  Deadlines  Expectation  Progress  Different Methods of Communication  Telephone   Conference

5 Communication cont…  Purpose of Meetings  Keep motivated  Keep informed  Opportunity for questions  Other Methods  Progress reports

6 Commitment and Confidence  Positive Reinforcement  Reminders of what they are doing right  Encouragement for Pursuing Team Goals

7 Promote A Vision  Sense Of Direction  Team Vision Supports Top Vision  More Direct Than a Corporate Vision  Specific to team’s purpose/agenda  Details correlate with current project(s)

8 Welcome All Input  Encourage all Contributions  Patchwork System  Builds Team Confidence  Everyone Feels Equal

9 Emphasize Group Recognition  Group Rewards  For team not individuals Certificates of accomplishment Certificates of accomplishment Recognition in professional societies Recognition in professional societies Milestone marking Milestone marking

10 Promote Others  Contrary to Logic  Sharing of Knowledge and Ideas  Golden Opportunities  Team Benefits

11 Group Development Steps

12  Forming: Group is anxious/uncertain and leaders are distinguished.  Storming: Testing of leader’s capabilities and a pecking order is established. Rebellion may occur in this stage.  Norming: Authority questions are resolved and a team spirit develops. “Group cohesiveness” is defined.

13  Performing: Open communication and strong cooperation is focused on solving task problems.  Adjourning: Work or project is done. Some members may feel a sense of “loss.” Parties, award ceremonies or graduations may be the custom.