Creating Effective Teams Teresa M Renn Associate Director

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Creating Effective Teams Teresa M. Renn Associate Director for Student Orientation, Leadership & Engagement

Creating Effective Teams Teresa M. Renn Associate Director for Student Orientation, Leadership & Engagement Materials and Lesson Content By: Wheelan, Susan A. Creating effective teams: A guide for members and leaders. Sage Publications, 2014.

Four Stages of Group Development 1. Dependency and Inclusion 2. Counterdependency and Fight 3.

Four Stages of Group Development 1. Dependency and Inclusion 2. Counterdependency and Fight 3. Trust and Structure 4. Work

Stage 1: “You know you are in a Stage 1 group when the leader

Stage 1: “You know you are in a Stage 1 group when the leader asks a question and no one responds. The leader’s words seem to vanish into the Bermuda Triangle. ” (p. 28) Members fear rejection Members expect the leader to provide all direction The leader is rarely challenged by anyone The goals of the group aren’t clear, and no one asks about them

Stage 2: “You know you’re in a Stage 2 group when the thought of

Stage 2: “You know you’re in a Stage 2 group when the thought of going to a team meeting makes you feel ill. ” (p. 27) Conflicts about the group emerge Members challenge the leader and each other Subgroups/cliques form Attempts at conflict management may be starting Increased participation is evident (even if not positive)

Stage 3: “You know you’re in a Stage 3 group when the group member

Stage 3: “You know you’re in a Stage 3 group when the group member who drove you crazy for weeks begins to make you smile. ” (p. 29) The leader is less directive, more supportive The communication structure is more flexible Trust increases Member satisfaction increases Cooperation is evident Greater division of labor (everyone starts doing their part)

Stage 4: At this stage, you are a high performance team. You are focused

Stage 4: At this stage, you are a high performance team. You are focused more on goal achievement and task accomplishment (p. 30) Members understand the goal of the group Tasks require team effort, not just one person The team is open to all members opinions and everyone has a chance to speak The team appreciates feedback The team expects to be successful Team cohesion is high (you like hanging out with each other!)

What Stage Are We In? How do you know where your team is? •

What Stage Are We In? How do you know where your team is? • Team Performance Checklist • Round table discussions or retreats • Team builders/activities Why does it matter?

Motivating the Middle https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Zp. QTMj-r. DFw

Motivating the Middle https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Zp. QTMj-r. DFw

How Can SOLE Help? • Custom designed team assessments • Available to meet with

How Can SOLE Help? • Custom designed team assessments • Available to meet with your group for team builders/ice breakers • Provide leadership training or workshops • Address any concerning behaviors