1. Success Through Teamwork
Second Vice District Governor Training

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