1. Team Building LawNet 2001, a Technical Odyssey
Professional Development Track, August 29, :30A.M.
Jake Reichenstein , Executive Director, Cowles & Thompson
Kelli Kohout, Chief Operating Officer, Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland
Cathy Reilly, Executive Director, Martin, Clearwater & Bell

2. Why Teams? Two Heads are better than one! Genius is rare!
Working with others is a vital part of virtually every job.
Over 75% of professionals reported they “always” or “often” work in teams.

3. Team Advantages Productivity Improved accuracy Better products
More enthusiasm
Higher commitment

4. What makes a Team? Clear & Shared Goals Result driven structure
Competent Team members
Unified Commitment
Collaborative climate
Standards
External Support & Recognition
Principled Leadership

5. Types of Teams
Face-to-Face teams
Virtual teams

6. Types of Leadership Centralized Leadership Leaders usually
Participate early and often
Demonstrate competence
Don’t push too hard
Provide a solution in time of crisis

7. Types of Leadership Self-Directed Work Teams Members usually
Have technical or functional expertise
Have problem-solving and decision making skills
Have good interpersonal skills

8. Good Team Players Information givers and seekers
Opinion givers and seekers
Starters, Direction givers and Summarizers
Energizers and Diagnosers
Gatekeepers and Reality testers

9. Bad Teamplayers Blockers Attackers Recognition Seekers Jokers
Withdrawers

10. Basic Guidelines for Building Effective Teams
Set clear & realistic goals
Establish ground rules
Respect “Process”
Encourage full participation
Agree on a decision-making strategy
Collaborate
Challenge
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11. Case Studies
Ineffective and Effective examples
NO!
YES!