1. Team Building In sixty seconds …

2. Belbin described teams as going through five stages … Forming Storming Norming Performing Adjourning What stage is your team in? Stages of Development

3. Two people can lift a piano. But one person can't lift half a piano. Help people in your team when you are in a position of strength Ask for help from your team when you are in a position of weakness. A team of people can punch way above their collective weight. The sum is greater than the parts

4. Your team must have the following otherwise it will fail: A clear goal and structure. Your team goal must be SMART, understood and agreed with all members. Unified commitment and attitude. Team members need to direct their efforts towards team not personal goals. High standards. Team members must be competent and know what is expected of them individually and collectively. Support and encouragement. Essential to motivate your team and the individuals in it. Leadership. Your team must have a leader who can see the end goal and help lead the team to achieving it. Team essentials …

5. Try to make (team)work is more fun than fun! Celebrate team successes publicly. Buy everyone the same t- shirt or hat. Put team member names in a draw for prizes. You are limited in teamwork only by your imagination! Hold meetings to review projects and progress, to obtain broad input, and to co-ordinate shared work processes. Use ice breakers and teamwork exercises at meetings. Take turns to bring a “fun” ice breaker to the meeting, sweets for sharing, etc. Get colleagues to know each other better. Build fun and shared occasions into the agenda. Organise out- of-work hours events, a group lunch at a local pub or plan an event which takes groups of people out of their comfort zone. Enjoy it!

6. More info Have a look at the SharePoint Site used in the last training sessions.SharePoint Site

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