1. Teams and Teamwork Continued
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Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant will be able to…
Discuss the phases of team development.
Compare and contrast the components of successful vs. unsuccessful teamwork in a given case scenario.
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3. Phases of Team Formation
Forming
Norming
Confronting (Storming)
Performing
Leaving (Adjourning)
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Team Forming
Creation of a group
Superficial sharing of names and background
Uncertain purpose
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Team Norming
Attempt to establish common goals
Cautious behavior
Role overlap becomes evident
Establish ground rules
Leadership
Competition among team members
Attendance varies
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6. Team Confronting (Storming)
Conflict of issues
Leadership
Equality
Commitment
Goals and roles are re-clarified
Functional leader emerges
Coalitions form, but change according to the needs of the team
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Team Performing
Appreciation for differences
Members help each other
Strengthen relationships
Trust develops
Regular attendance
Productivity
Problem-solving occurs
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8. Team Leaving (Adjourning)
Individual leaves
Team terminates
Validation of the value of membership
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9. Principles of Successful Teamwork
Team ground rules
Clear purpose and goals
Composition of the team
Schedule
Attendance requirements
Mechanism for enforcing rules
Rules of behavior
Understanding and respect for others
Open sharing of information and expertise
Establish decision making process
Define acceptable behavior
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10. Principles of Successful Teamwork
Coordination of services
Shared responsibility
Communication
Common goal – patient focused
Collaboration through skill and hard work
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Exercise…
“Case of Mrs. Cuervo”
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12. Evaluation of team dynamics and team effectiveness
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Reference
The content covered in this presentation is provided by: GITT Resource Center of the John A. Hartford Foundation Geriatric Interdisciplinary Team Training Program. (2003). GITT. New York: New York
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14. Power Point Presentation Created By:
Joyce Cunneen, MSN, RN Fairfield University School of Nursing ELDER Project Education Coordinator Monica Starr, BSN, RN ELDER Project Program Coordinator
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