Teamwork in the Workplace Teamwork Skills Employers want

Teamwork in the Workplace

Teamwork Skills Employers want to know that you can: Work well in a group Be cooperative Take leadership role Focus on team’s goal Be open Honest Offer constructive ideas Listen to others 2

Drop the Ball Challenge Small groups (3 -4) 12 straws, 18 -in. tape 10 minutes Construct a container Drop from eye level 3 tries – must stay in the container 3

Drop the Ball Challenge What Did We Learn? General comments How did you decide to construct your basket? Did someone emerge as a leader? Each group gives a statement about this activity and teamwork 4

Teamwork - What is it? A group of people working together to reach a common goal. How does this relate to the saying, “United we stand, divided we fall”? What other common teamwork quotes can you think of? Working well with others is an important skill for your success. 5

Nick Vujicic https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=y. XAn Rp_K 6 To 6

Teamwork In Action https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Ln. XGGI 2 FS 1 Q 7

Teams in the Workplace Advantages Reach better decisions More creative decisions Gather information quicker Can make even poor plans work Make members feel good about themselves Disadvantages Takes more time to reach decisions Can be frustrating if not effective Personality clashes Production can suffer if all don’t cooperate 8

Thought Question……. Is the team approach always the best way to accomplish a task? Why? Quick summary for the day: What is a team? Name 3 advantages to working in a team Name 3 disadvantages to working in a team 9

Personal Qualities What personal qualities does it take to be a good team member? Who would the best team players be? Someone who is ……………. . 10

Personal Qualities Top 10 1. - 2. - 3. - Reliable consistently follows through on assignments, does their best at all times, gets the work done & does their fair share Effective Communicator shares knowledge & experiences without making enemies or attacking other’s ideas, uses a respectful, honest, & positive manner Active listener listen more than you talk, absorb & understand other points of view, receive criticism without getting defensive 11

Personal Qualities Participates - pitch in & help out, volunteer for assignments, cheer on others 5. Shares Openly - shares knowledge & experiences freely, trust each other, keep everyone in the loop & avoid surprises 6. Cooperative - put aside differences & work with all members; differences in ideas, knowledge, beliefs, & education can encourage positive results 4. 12

Personal Qualities Flexible - change happens, embrace it and move forward, don’t drag your feet & complain 8. Committed - care about the work & the team, showing up to work daily ready to do your best makes you valuable 9. Problem Solver - put aside differences & work with all members, differences in ideas, knowledge, beliefs, & education can encourage positive results 7. 13

Personal Qualities Respectful treat ALL with respect, monitor negative thoughts and feelings, no team can effectively survive without this 10. - 14

What Are Your Personal Qualities? Score yourself with the Teamwork Self Assessment Mostly “Very Confident” – on your way to being a good team member Mostly “Confident” – could use a little support in a few areas Mostly “Not Confident” – still developing your confidence, find someone you trust and start improving 15 one area at a time

Other Barriers/Roadblocks Poor leadership Waste of time Goals are unclear Lack of follow Recommendations through are ignored Domination Not taken seriously Hidden agendas Lack of focus Lack of preparation 16

Team Structures Informal Formal - From same department or related departments Variety of tasks Set schedule All tasks are connected Usually has a leader Example: Basketball team Variety of people Tasks are not connected Not required to work closely together Share planning & information Meet to set goals & coordinate efforts Example: 17 - Advisory Board

Stages of Team Building - - Forming Getting to know members Some anxiety about roles and team’s performance. Storming Frustrations and conflicts occur Disagreements on direction of the team Need to pick battles carefully. - - - Norming Resolve issues & problems Acceptance and respect have developed Acting as a team & focused on their mission. Performing Good communication Confident with a “can do” attitude Getting the job done 18

Putting it all Together As a team (4 -5 people) Read the given list of famous quotes Select 5 quotes you like best Report back to class which ones you chose and why 19

The Real Purpose 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Was your team type formal or informal? At the start of the activity were you excited or anxious? (Forming) What “storm” did your team have? Were you able to handle any conflicts effectively? (Storming) At what point in the process did you start feeling comfortable and start to make progress toward the goal? (Norming) Were you able to reach the goal and finish the assignment? (Performing) 20

Teamwork in the Workplace An Important Skill For Your Success! Quick Review Name 4 qualities that good team members exhibit Identify 4 barriers that cause teams to not function well? Name the 2 basic types of teams What are the 4 stages of team development?

Mental Review Challenge Score yourself with the Teamwork Self Quiz Finish the day with the Teamwork Word Search & Find the Code 22

Resources Demonstrate Your Value through Collaboration! Teamwork & Motivation by Ann Cross and Martha Lanaghen, JIST Publishing Learning Byte 3: Team Working and Respect retrieved from www. mass. educational-innovation. org Life after IEPs: It’s Your Child’s Future retrieved from http: //lifeafterieps. com/free-resource-for-teaching-employmentsoft-skills Mastering Soft Skills for the Workplace by United States Department of Labor retrieved from www. dol. gov/odep/topics/youth/softskills Team Building Issues and Alternative by William G. Dyer, Addison Wesley Publishing Nick Vujicic video retrieved from https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=y. XAn. Rp_K 6 To Teamwork in action video retrieved from https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Ln. XGGI 2 FS 1 Q Adapted & Developed by Londa Hight, Owen Valley HS, Spencer, IN 23