1. Success Through Teamwork Second Vice District Governor Training

2. Teamwork: The process of working together to achieve a common goal.

3. Benefits of Teamwork Efficiency Collaboration Innovation Support Satisfaction

4. District Teams District Governor Team Global Membership Team Global Leadership Team Other district teams

5. Session Objectives Define ‘teamwork’ Describe the role of teamwork in the district Recognize the benefits of teamwork Identify the characteristics of successful teams Recognize the challenges that teams encounter

6. Characteristics of Successful Teams Direction and Purpose Commitment Processes and Procedures Leadership Interdependence

7. Direction and Purpose Goals established through group collaboration Members understand goals/purposes Goals are reviewed and revised as necessary

8. Commitment Members are completely dedicated to the achievement of team goals Team success is prioritized over individual achievement

9. Processes and Procedures Successful teams: Have a set of ground rules/operating norms Promote the free flow of communication Have a process for discussing issues/problems Encourage input into decisions Encourage frequent and constructive feedback

10. Leadership Opportunities for shared leadership among team members Effective leaders (formal/informal) are supportive of members and team goals

11. Interdependence Each member’s role and work complements others Individual progress is dependent on others Recognize, value, and utilize skills, knowledge, abilities of members Benefits: shared workload, less conflict, increased productivity, communication and collaboration

12. Obstacles to Team Success Unclear goals Lack of commitment Lack of motivation Unclear roles Absence of trust

13. Session Objectives Define ‘teamwork’ Describe the role of teamwork in the district Recognize the benefits of teamwork Identify the characteristics of successful teams Recognize the challenges that teams encounter