Employee Success Toolkit Tool 4 Create Team Synergy

Create Team Synergy occurs… when two or more people work together, and the result

Create Team Synergy “Team Work” vs “Teamwork” Is there a difference ? Patty Hendrickson,

Create Team Synergy “Team Work” (2 words) § Each team member has a personal

Create Team Synergy “Teamwork” (One Word) § Members open up their tool boxes for

Create Team Synergy Use Your Toolbox § What is unique about you? § Don’t

Create Team Synergy What Are Your Skills and Assets? § Are you creative, detail

Create Team Synergy What Are Your Weaknesses? § § Do you lack certain computer

Create Team Synergy The Four Phases of Teams § § Forming Storming Norming. Performing

Create Team Synergy Forming § The team figures out it’s goals, roles and processes.

Create Team Synergy Storming § The normal and predictable stage of team conflict. Conflict

Create Team Synergy Norming § Conflict has been resolved and team members work well

Create Team Synergy Performing § True synergy happens. § The maximum benefit of teamwork

Create Team Synergy Build Trust is the Foundation that Builds Teams § § §

Create Team Synergy Show Appreciation encourages more sharing. 1. Thank others for sharing their

Create Team Synergy Speak Assertively § Have the courage to bring up your ideas.

Create Team Synergy Listen Actively § Listening demonstrates respect and builds trust. § It

Create Team Synergy “The highlight of being a team player is the sense of

Create Team Synergy Quiz & Discussion Questions © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 • www. Confidence.

Create Team Synergy Question 1 What does your personal toolbox contain? © Harriet Meyerson,

Create Team Synergy Question 2 What are the four different stages of a team?

Create Team Synergy Question 3 What are some benefits of working effectively as a

Create Team Synergy Question 4 How can you be sure you have understood another

Create Team Synergy Question 5 Name three ways you can build trust with team

Create Team Synergy Set Your Goals What are your three main goals for creating

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Employee Success Toolkit Tool #4: Create Team Synergy Copyright Harriet Meyerson 2008 • www. Confidence. Center. com

Create Team Synergy occurs… when two or more people work together, and the result is greater than the sum of their individual efforts. © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 • www. Confidence. Center. com

Create Team Synergy “Team Work” vs “Teamwork” Is there a difference ? Patty Hendrickson, a team building expert, explains what happens when you eliminate the space between the words: “Team” and “Work” to create the word “Teamwork”. © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 • www. Confidence. Center. com

Create Team Synergy “Team Work” (2 words) § Each team member has a personal tool box. § § Skills Talents Resources Ideas § Each member uses their skills and talents individually. § They are limited by the contents of their own tool boxes. © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 • www. Confidence. Center. com

Create Team Synergy “Teamwork” (One Word) § Members open up their tool boxes for use by the entire group. § They teach other skills. § They share their ideas and resources. § When member’s skills and talents are shared with the group, they combine to create a cohesive unit. © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 • www. Confidence. Center. com

Create Team Synergy Use Your Toolbox § What is unique about you? § Don’t undervalue your assets § Don’t overestimate your shortcomings. § Make a list of your skills and personality strengths in your toolbox. © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 • www. Confidence. Center. com

Create Team Synergy What Are Your Skills and Assets? § Are you creative, detail oriented, good at follow through? § Do you write clearly and concisely? § Do you have a sense of humor? § Are you able to see the “big picture”? § Do you have certain computer or other valuable skills? © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 • www. Confidence. Center. com

Create Team Synergy What Are Your Weaknesses? § § Do you lack certain computer skills? Are you impatient or impulsive? Do you have difficulty communicating with others? Are you slow to take action? When team members discuss strengths and weaknesses, they discover effective ways to work together. © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 • www. Confidence. Center. com

Create Team Synergy The Four Phases of Teams § § Forming Storming Norming. Performing - Synergy happens at this phase, and the maximum benefit of teamwork is achieved. When there is any change, the team must move back to the “forming” stage to regroup. © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 • www. Confidence. Center. com

Create Team Synergy Forming § The team figures out it’s goals, roles and processes. § This is an exciting, creative time. § Team members are learning about each other. § They are brainstorming new ideas. § They are excited about possibilities. © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 • www. Confidence. Center. com

Create Team Synergy Storming § The normal and predictable stage of team conflict. Conflict should not be avoided. § Issues need to be brought up and worked through. § A team can get stuck in this stage, if members try to ignore conflicts. § Trust and respect are developed depending on the way team members handle the issues. © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 • www. Confidence. Center. com

Create Team Synergy Norming § Conflict has been resolved and team members work well together. § Be wary of “group think”. § – Members may be tired from the conflict in the Storming stage and may be reluctant to voice their own ideas. © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 • www. Confidence. Center. com

Create Team Synergy Performing § True synergy happens. § The maximum benefit of teamwork is achieved. When there is any change, the team must move back to the Forming stage to regroup and move back up through the stages. © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 • www. Confidence. Center. com

Create Team Synergy Build Trust is the Foundation that Builds Teams § § § Show up for meetings on time. Share your ideas and opinions during the meeting. Listen attentively to your teammates’ ideas. Be organized. Get assignments done on time. Ask for help when you need it. © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 • www. Confidence. Center. com

Create Team Synergy Show Appreciation encourages more sharing. 1. Thank others for sharing their tools with you. 2. Reward yourself for sharing your tools with other team members. © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 • www. Confidence. Center. com

Create Team Synergy Speak Assertively § Have the courage to bring up your ideas. § Fight the inner voice that says, “My idea isn’t good enough. ” § Don’t cheat the team of the power of many brains. © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 • www. Confidence. Center. com

Create Team Synergy Listen Actively § Listening demonstrates respect and builds trust. § It is your responsibility to understand what your teammate said. § Paraphrase what was said back to your teammate. § “I want to make sure I understood what you said. Your point of view is…” © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 • www. Confidence. Center. com

Create Team Synergy “The highlight of being a team player is the sense of accomplishment and pride you will feel in having contributed your special part to the synergy and success of your team’s mission. ” Kathy Reed, President of Team. Works Training and Consulting © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 • www. Confidence. Center. com

Create Team Synergy Question 1 What does your personal toolbox contain? © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 • www. Confidence. Center. com

Create Team Synergy Question 2 What are the four different stages of a team? © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 • www. Confidence. Center. com

Create Team Synergy Question 3 What are some benefits of working effectively as a team? © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 • www. Confidence. Center. com

Create Team Synergy Question 4 How can you be sure you have understood another person’s point of view? © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 • www. Confidence. Center. com

Create Team Synergy Question 5 Name three ways you can build trust with team members. © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 • www. Confidence. Center. com

Create Team Synergy Set Your Goals What are your three main goals for creating team synergy? © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 • www. Confidence. Center. com