1. Manufacturing Engineering Team Work and Leadership Development Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 1.

2. Bell Work Activity Directions: Please take out a sheet of paper and answer the following questions. 1. List 3 things that will motivate you to perform well on your job. 2. On a scale of (not comfortable) 1 – 10 (very comfortable) would you rather be in charge or allow someone else to be in charge? 3. Do you find it easy or difficult to complete your school work on time? Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 2

3. a. There are several important terms and definitions students need to know. b. Students will now complete the Matching Definitions handout on Team Work and Leadership Development. Students may work in groups. Warm-up Activity Team Work and Leadership Development Terms Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 3

4. How Teams Function  Teamwork can be defined as the combined effort of a group working to achieve a common goal.  Teams operate best when each member fulfills his or her role in such a way as to contribute to the completion of the overall team goal. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 4

5. How Teams Function (cont’d.)  Problem Solving involves making logical decisions to resolve issues  Roles of Leaders and Members Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 5 TYPICAL TEAM Team Leader Everyone involved in the decision- making process; shared responsibility Everyone communicates, upward and downward Employees are empowered to manage themselves.

6. Good Leadership Characteristics  Leadership in its most basic form is the power to influence others.  In John C. Maxwell’s book: “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership,” he highlights 21 rules or (laws) used by the world’s most respected leaders. 4 are highlighted below: # 7. The Law of Respect #12. The Law of Empowerment #14. The Law of Buy-in #17. The Law of Priorities Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 6

7. Time Management and Your Work Schedule  Successful people learn to manage their time. They understand how to prioritize their work based on how important it is. Excellent time managers learn to set goals for the day, week, month, quarter and beyond.  Discuss the Time Management Case Study. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 7

8. How Teams Measure Results  Team performance is often measured in terms of productivity.  Productivity is better understood when we relate it to the quality and quantity of performance. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 8

9. Rewarding Superior Performance  Individuals and teams will often perform at their best when morale and motivation levels are high.  All organizations want exceptional employee performance. Managers must find ways to connect with employees and make them feel like they are part of the process.  Developing supervisor/employee relationships based on the Mutual Reward Theory is a great motivational tool. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 9

10. Enhancing Customer Satisfaction  In broad terms, a customer is someone with whom we exchange value. As social human beings, we exchange value as we interact with others.  If we focus on satisfying customers as part of our daily lives, we greatly increase our chances of career success. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. 10